| 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 | $73.31 | 7.312% | $78.6704 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.66 | 8.650% | $160.4326 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.44 | 4.864% | $16.191 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.74 | 8.267% | $216.2525 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.50 | 12.697% | $40.0074 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.64 | 4.103% | $75.6204 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.94 | 4.597% | $28.1784 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.23 | $615.3527 | $615.35 | $615.35 | $615.40 | |