| 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 | $71.38 | 9.286% | $78.0083 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 4.641% | $17.4437 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.60 | 12.845% | $40.1728 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.64 | 13.252% | $253.2768 | $253.28 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.38 | 6.498% | $227.2454 | $227.25 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.65 | 7.376% | $35.0583 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.84 | 7.593% | $266.6585 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.16 | $917.8638 | $917.87 | $917.85 | $917.90 | |