| 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 | $71.25 | 8.731% | $77.4708 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.92 | 3.405% | $85.7434 | $85.74 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.87 | 10.436% | $184.2846 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.86 | 3.378% | $162.1587 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.41 | 13.150% | $227.8954 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 10.773% | $137.6687 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.80 | 5.778% | $177.4955 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.39 | $1,052.7171 | $1,052.72 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.80 | |