| 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 | $72.79 | 6.345% | $77.4085 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.52 | 11.231% | $259.7466 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.53 | 7.319% | $201.2553 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 5.779% | $103.2826 | $103.28 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.99 | 5.212% | $62.0646 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.40 | 4.689% | $87.3106 | $87.31 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.70 | 13.212% | $257.7837 | $257.78 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.57 | $1,048.8519 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.90 | |