| 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 | $75.68 | 4.345% | $78.9683 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.45 | 5.273% | $242.6016 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.98 | 11.419% | $137.0231 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.41 | 12.762% | $56.8433 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.25 | 3.872% | $231.8942 | $231.89 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.74 | 8.863% | $201.1135 | $201.11 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.29 | 4.316% | $73.3237 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.80 | $1,021.7677 | $1,021.75 | $1,021.70 | $1,021.70 | |