| 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 | $72.96 | 7.545% | $78.4648 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.52 | 8.345% | $10.3144 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.41 | 3.510% | $161.9 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.87 | 9.300% | $194.4119 | $194.41 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.51 | 6.159% | $9.0341 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 3.460% | $16.8123 | $16.81 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.37 | 8.150% | $181.0107 | $181.01 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.89 | $651.9482 | $651.93 | $651.90 | $651.90 | |