| 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 | $75.93 | 3.425% | $78.5306 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.84 | 11.319% | $46.5759 | $46.58 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.25 | 13.133% | $8.2021 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.42 | 7.748% | $29.5445 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.56 | 12.267% | $138.7171 | $138.72 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.57 | 13.182% | $256.4365 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.46 | 3.725% | $97.9786 | $97.98 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.03 | $655.9853 | $655.99 | $656.05 | $655.90 | |