| 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 | $75.71 | 3.546% | $78.3947 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.47 | 3.326% | $55.2484 | $55.25 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.90 | 6.382% | $87.1269 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.94 | 11.325% | $262.6602 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 5.225% | $177.4094 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.50 | 10.174% | $197.7623 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.30 | 10.492% | $99.7743 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.42 | $958.3762 | $958.37 | $958.35 | $958.40 | |