| 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 | $74.78 | 4.833% | $78.3941 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.81 | 12.302% | $131.18 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 5.775% | $242.9969 | $243.00 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.58 | 8.389% | $109.0177 | $109.02 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.60 | 11.339% | $14.0287 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.38 | 9.261% | $124.9727 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.32 | 3.397% | $48.9275 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.20 | $749.5176 | $749.52 | $749.55 | $749.50 | |