| 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 | $74.77 | 3.378% | $77.2957 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.51 | 4.335% | $138.2543 | $138.25 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.50 | 7.836% | $256.1105 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 7.358% | $228.125 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.29 | 12.119% | $129.262 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.72 | 3.826% | $53.6988 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.83 | 4.124% | $196.6173 | $196.62 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.11 | $1,079.3636 | $1,079.37 | $1,079.35 | $1,079.40 | |