| 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 | $218.89 | 5.873% | $231.7454 | $231.75 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.30 | 5.635% | $145.0369 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.99 | 3.785% | $10.3681 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.74 | 9.492% | $77.4546 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.41 | 8.868% | $96.2502 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.55 | 3.178% | $72.7921 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.85 | 12.751% | $143.0246 | $143.02 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.73 | $776.6719 | $776.67 | $776.65 | $776.70 | |