| 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 | $68.28 | 13.500% | $77.4978 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.65 | 13.653% | $133.7128 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.72 | 11.732% | $277.8998 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.48 | 4.297% | $48.4772 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.74 | 4.769% | $46.8737 | $46.87 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.70 | 9.194% | $40.0742 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.82 | 9.733% | $198.4192 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.39 | $822.9547 | $822.95 | $822.90 | $823.00 | |