| 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 | $73.79 | 5.389% | $77.7665 | $77.77 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.80 | 7.475% | $213.6603 | $213.66 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.42 | 7.234% | $41.1993 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.48 | 3.528% | $216.8705 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.53 | 7.818% | $32.9168 | $32.92 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.74 | 9.768% | $259.8648 | $259.86 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.31 | 8.601% | $186.0444 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.07 | $1,028.3226 | $1,028.32 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.40 | |