| 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 | $73.71 | 6.820% | $78.737 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.76 | 5.440% | $88.3165 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.79 | 11.103% | $31.9866 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.38 | 6.108% | $22.6859 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.72 | 8.861% | $257.6958 | $257.70 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.96 | 5.392% | $181.2321 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.70 | 13.229% | $43.8196 | $43.82 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.02 | $704.4735 | $704.49 | $704.50 | $704.40 | |