| 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 | $74.36 | 3.598% | $77.0355 | $77.04 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.25 | 6.635% | $111.167 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.39 | 9.820% | $216.7737 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 4.568% | $8.9824 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.58 | 13.538% | $83.5413 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.42 | 4.517% | $242.9184 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.85 | 7.391% | $169.5167 | $169.52 | $169.50 | $169.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.44 | $909.9350 | $909.94 | $909.90 | $909.90 | |