| 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 | $74.44 | 5.422% | $78.4761 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.27 | 4.130% | $11.7355 | $11.74 | $11.75 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.58 | 6.517% | $81.5707 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.53 | 7.489% | $136.0058 | $136.01 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.69 | 5.445% | $236.9244 | $236.92 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.50 | 5.369% | $98.52 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 12.751% | $235.2662 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.67 | $878.4987 | $878.51 | $878.45 | $878.50 | |