| 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 | $72.90 | 9.442% | $79.7832 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.65 | 11.332% | $261.2405 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.82 | 4.782% | $125.5498 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 4.540% | $18.399 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 6.776% | $38.0016 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 3.829% | $253.1143 | $253.11 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 9.649% | $6.9627 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.69 | $783.0511 | $783.04 | $783.05 | $783.00 | |