| 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 | $72.68 | 4.524% | $75.968 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 7.814% | $153.4517 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.82 | 5.142% | $143.8553 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.49 | 11.372% | $219.9486 | $219.95 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.73 | 9.684% | $217.975 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.77 | 5.668% | $178.3359 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.88 | 11.823% | $229.103 | $229.10 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.70 | $1,218.6375 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.65 | $1,218.70 | |