| 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 | $72.35 | 7.175% | $77.5411 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.40 | 3.617% | $88.4889 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.93 | 5.783% | $21.0826 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.59 | 9.571% | $270.1911 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.98 | 13.734% | $148.9688 | $148.97 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.40 | 13.791% | $129.039 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.47 | 12.490% | $86.0211 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.12 | $821.3326 | $821.33 | $821.35 | $821.30 | |