| 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 | $73.80 | 6.225% | $78.3941 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.35 | 10.615% | $172.9466 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.69 | 9.556% | $203.4345 | $203.43 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.68 | 12.680% | $57.1062 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.41 | 7.381% | $194.7999 | $194.80 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.73 | 8.491% | $225.3684 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.70 | 7.250% | $148.7558 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.36 | $1,080.8055 | $1,080.81 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.80 | |