| 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 | $75.81 | 3.243% | $78.2685 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.84 | 12.300% | $27.8953 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.68 | 8.607% | $77.8495 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.86 | 4.150% | $145.6642 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.99 | 12.614% | $192.5587 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.95 | 13.870% | $198.0769 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.95 | 11.773% | $267.0816 | $267.08 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.08 | $987.3947 | $987.40 | $987.40 | $987.50 | |