| 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 | $72.33 | 6.151% | $76.779 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.78 | 8.477% | $172.2398 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.52 | 5.558% | $204.2758 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.86 | 3.109% | $169.9855 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.69 | 10.372% | $228.1279 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.88 | 3.844% | $26.8748 | $26.87 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.89 | 6.235% | $78.497 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.95 | $956.7798 | $956.79 | $956.85 | $956.80 | |