| 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 | $202.88 | 8.290% | $219.6988 | $219.70 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 3.756% | $78.8442 | $78.84 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.50 | 11.464% | $180.0144 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.90 | 9.417% | $81.9533 | $81.95 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.54 | 13.719% | $281.5 | $281.50 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.38 | 4.426% | $72.4508 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.58 | 5.549% | $63.9416 | $63.94 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.77 | $978.4031 | $978.39 | $978.40 | $978.40 | |