| 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 | $74.68 | 3.658% | $77.4118 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 13.506% | $64.426 | $64.43 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.75 | 12.843% | $225.4039 | $225.40 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.77 | 10.149% | $58.1256 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.43 | 8.862% | $245.4076 | $245.41 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.69 | 7.599% | $159.989 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.51 | 3.211% | $21.1686 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.59 | $851.9325 | $851.94 | $851.95 | $851.90 | |