| 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 | $70.90 | 10.514% | $78.3544 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.45 | 10.138% | $220.7716 | $220.77 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.48 | 10.552% | $191.7856 | $191.79 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.77 | 7.577% | $247.1797 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.53 | 7.136% | $174.1281 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.26 | 8.180% | $211.2323 | $211.23 | $211.25 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.98 | 3.590% | $137.754 | $137.75 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.37 | $1,261.2057 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.25 | $1,261.30 | |