| 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 | $72.36 | 6.124% | $76.7913 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.28 | 6.485% | $162.1554 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.67 | 13.576% | $175.668 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.41 | 11.727% | $247.3748 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.36 | 5.686% | $39.4843 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.69 | 8.741% | $259.5539 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 10.430% | $183.9543 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.35 | $1,144.9820 | $1,144.97 | $1,144.95 | $1,145.20 | |