| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $70.78 | 10.568% | $78.26 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.89 | 5.730% | $184.9112 | $184.91 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.57 | 13.105% | $207.6268 | $207.63 | $207.65 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.46 | 4.475% | $62.1208 | $62.12 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.77 | 8.309% | $251.0278 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.76 | 4.545% | $197.3391 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.82 | 8.574% | $142.0365 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.05 | $1,123.3222 | $1,123.33 | $1,123.35 | $1,123.20 | |