| 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 | $71.87 | 8.502% | $77.9804 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.65 | 12.848% | $202.7314 | $202.73 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.96 | 13.276% | $84.9117 | $84.91 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.51 | 7.789% | $249.5423 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.73 | 10.273% | $225.7619 | $225.76 | $225.75 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.78 | 9.753% | $174.2658 | $174.27 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.85 | 7.575% | $266.6246 | $266.62 | $266.60 | $266.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.35 | $1,281.8181 | $1,281.81 | $1,281.80 | $1,281.80 | |