| 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 | $75.65 | 3.315% | $78.1578 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.62 | 12.721% | $243.049 | $243.05 | $243.05 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.95 | 9.549% | $155.5048 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.51 | 8.549% | $56.9991 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.39 | 11.479% | $133.0948 | $133.09 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.30 | 5.727% | $66.9252 | $66.93 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.50 | 13.191% | $25.468 | $25.47 | $25.45 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.92 | $759.1987 | $759.20 | $759.20 | $759.20 | |