| 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 | $75.97 | 3.501% | $78.6297 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.42 | 9.628% | $271.2416 | $271.24 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.60 | 7.175% | $36.0108 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.69 | 3.585% | $157.1281 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.94 | 6.478% | $230.9934 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.83 | 11.428% | $218.2095 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.92 | 8.313% | $254.4489 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.37 | $1,246.6620 | $1,246.66 | $1,246.70 | $1,246.50 | |