| 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 | $70.76 | 11.590% | $78.9611 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.48 | 3.548% | $69.8742 | $69.87 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.81 | 11.834% | $85.8997 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 9.134% | $256.3994 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.93 | 13.175% | $147.0483 | $147.05 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.63 | 9.658% | $166.2744 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.76 | 11.209% | $92.0366 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.31 | $896.4937 | $896.49 | $896.45 | $896.50 | |