| 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 | $73.92 | 6.195% | $78.4993 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.60 | 9.374% | $145.0299 | $145.03 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.72 | 11.157% | $136.4119 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.72 | 11.650% | $201.7739 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.96 | 10.682% | $36.4808 | $36.48 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.58 | 13.824% | $157.7373 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.92 | 12.300% | $215.5262 | $215.53 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.42 | $971.4593 | $971.46 | $971.50 | $971.40 | |