| 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 | $74.43 | 5.873% | $78.8013 | $78.80 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.64 | 5.761% | $259.7913 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.59 | 8.134% | $72.0064 | $72.01 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.94 | 13.305% | $35.0566 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.78 | 11.605% | $231.8929 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.54 | 4.185% | $240.1881 | $240.19 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.82 | 8.504% | $263.4694 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.74 | $1,181.2060 | $1,181.21 | $1,181.20 | $1,181.30 | |