| 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 | $75.98 | 3.156% | $78.3779 | $78.38 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.59 | 3.314% | $44.0014 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.99 | 11.541% | $165.0695 | $165.07 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 4.738% | $137.7305 | $137.73 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 3.448% | $17.2034 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.53 | 11.566% | $8.4009 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.52 | 11.663% | $236.1896 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.74 | $686.9732 | $686.97 | $687.00 | $687.00 | |