| 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 | $72.64 | 8.125% | $78.542 | $78.54 | $78.55 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.69 | 8.277% | $144.7555 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.66 | 13.513% | $146.0458 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.72 | 10.530% | $240.6459 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.80 | 3.663% | $25.7084 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.26 | 3.426% | $177.1274 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.66 | 5.593% | $264.6794 | $264.68 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.43 | $1,077.5044 | $1,077.52 | $1,077.55 | $1,077.40 | |