| 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 | $74.80 | 4.635% | $78.267 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 7.847% | $81.3382 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.84 | 8.449% | $48.6285 | $48.63 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.79 | 10.845% | $252.4938 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.61 | 9.652% | $206.8146 | $206.81 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.43 | 7.120% | $169.7102 | $169.71 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.37 | 12.128% | $139.4536 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.26 | $976.7059 | $976.70 | $976.70 | $976.70 | |