| 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 | $71.75 | 6.579% | $76.4704 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.72 | 6.744% | $64.815 | $64.82 | $64.80 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.33 | 5.594% | $255.8859 | $255.89 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.94 | 13.286% | $187.9868 | $187.99 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.32 | 13.512% | $229.6575 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.60 | 6.775% | $160.8032 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 6.448% | $236.8468 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.16 | $1,212.4656 | $1,212.48 | $1,212.45 | $1,212.50 | |