| 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 | $73.65 | 6.615% | $78.5219 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.37 | 11.480% | $145.3365 | $145.34 | $145.35 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 7.198% | $150.9777 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.26 | 8.454% | $128.2577 | $128.26 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.68 | 12.725% | $274.6883 | $274.69 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.53 | 3.318% | $242.3117 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.88 | 5.454% | $228.7086 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.21 | $1,248.8024 | $1,248.81 | $1,248.80 | $1,248.80 | |