| 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 | $74.29 | 3.680% | $77.0239 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.77 | 5.380% | $53.5014 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.48 | 7.518% | $56.4254 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.38 | 11.110% | $63.7549 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.68 | 10.851% | $8.5134 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.42 | 12.845% | $238.5769 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.80 | 9.697% | $97.4109 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.82 | $595.2068 | $595.20 | $595.20 | $595.20 | |