| 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 | $71.81 | 8.734% | $78.0819 | $78.08 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.42 | 11.304% | $47.2152 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.67 | 12.535% | $170.6818 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.44 | 3.203% | $65.472 | $65.47 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.85 | 4.440% | $151.2813 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.75 | 8.622% | $186.5583 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.71 | 8.556% | $229.8239 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.65 | $929.1144 | $929.11 | $929.10 | $929.20 | |