| 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 | $72.94 | 7.514% | $78.4207 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.59 | 6.380% | $215.5152 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.42 | 6.829% | $213.0384 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.91 | 9.350% | $217.5081 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.44 | 9.259% | $253.9616 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 5.758% | $166.315 | $166.32 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.45 | 7.523% | $73.5995 | $73.60 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.01 | $1,218.3585 | $1,218.37 | $1,218.30 | $1,218.30 | |