| 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 | $74.76 | 5.487% | $78.8621 | $78.86 | $78.85 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.96 | 11.817% | $27.9095 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.51 | 13.850% | $280.6516 | $280.65 | $280.65 | $280.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.78 | 10.237% | $177.239 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.47 | 9.545% | $171.4051 | $171.41 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.72 | 3.681% | $79.5441 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.96 | 5.153% | $133.5022 | $133.50 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.16 | $949.1136 | $949.11 | $949.10 | $949.10 | |