| 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 | $70.98 | 7.751% | $76.4817 | $76.48 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 7.796% | $185.1935 | $185.19 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.96 | 11.530% | $240.8602 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.91 | 6.466% | $263.9399 | $263.94 | $263.95 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.87 | 12.516% | $262.016 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.72 | 5.656% | $141.2832 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.46 | 3.590% | $98.887 | $98.89 | $98.90 | $98.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.70 | $1,268.6615 | $1,268.66 | $1,268.70 | $1,268.70 | |