| 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 | $73.83 | 5.323% | $77.76 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.51 | 12.852% | $80.7005 | $80.70 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.69 | 11.473% | $171.3229 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.48 | 13.596% | $137.9964 | $138.00 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.54 | 12.583% | $255.0455 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.27 | 4.160% | $148.1884 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.67 | 13.377% | $176.494 | $176.49 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.99 | $1,047.5077 | $1,047.51 | $1,047.50 | $1,047.50 | |