| 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 | $71.89 | 9.837% | $78.9618 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.26 | 12.154% | $259.3673 | $259.37 | $259.35 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.96 | 8.688% | $218.4194 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.27 | 12.718% | $246.0296 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.40 | 5.319% | $215.272 | $215.27 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.85 | 8.831% | $124.9924 | $124.99 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.91 | 6.168% | $135.7995 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.54 | $1,278.8420 | $1,278.84 | $1,278.80 | $1,278.90 | |