| 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 | $35.39 | 5.508% | $37.3393 | $37.34 | $37.35 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.49 | 10.256% | $78.822 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.29 | 9.178% | $177.185 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 12.357% | $14.4491 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.94 | 12.233% | $276.0258 | $276.03 | $276.05 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.86 | 11.196% | $58.7782 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.97 | 3.362% | $137.4405 | $137.44 | $137.45 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.80 | $780.0399 | $780.05 | $780.10 | $779.90 | |