| 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 | $72.25 | 8.759% | $78.5784 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.73 | 11.492% | $160.2475 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.36 | 9.385% | $251.9793 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.94 | 12.869% | $69.9111 | $69.91 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 3.575% | $151.841 | $151.84 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.99 | 9.453% | $22.9742 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 12.825% | $24.0656 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.20 | $759.5971 | $759.60 | $759.60 | $759.60 | |