| 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 | $69.50 | 12.174% | $77.9609 | $77.96 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.93 | 10.859% | $63.112 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.79 | 5.716% | $159.4092 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.41 | 10.555% | $132.0137 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.87 | 10.347% | $248.1373 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.25 | 5.265% | $169.7398 | $169.74 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.25 | 9.128% | $237.0806 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.00 | $1,087.4535 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.45 | $1,087.40 | |