| 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 | $74.78 | 3.520% | $77.4123 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.75 | 4.766% | $54.2164 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.26 | 12.207% | $272.9547 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.48 | 6.155% | $200.0809 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.78 | 3.491% | $34.9593 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.92 | 5.295% | $157.8583 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.25 | 6.580% | $135.6231 | $135.62 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.22 | $933.1050 | $933.10 | $933.05 | $933.20 | |