| 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 | $74.39 | 5.562% | $78.5276 | $78.53 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.78 | 12.865% | $40.3831 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.30 | 9.188% | $250.3681 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.83 | 7.318% | $197.2827 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.53 | 10.601% | $226.2122 | $226.21 | $226.20 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.81 | 7.612% | $209.6389 | $209.64 | $209.65 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.48 | 10.333% | $259.8121 | $259.81 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.12 | $1,262.2247 | $1,262.22 | $1,262.25 | $1,262.20 | |