| 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 | $74.40 | 4.338% | $77.6275 | $77.63 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.25 | 7.382% | $46.4427 | $46.44 | $46.45 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.81 | 13.680% | $261.248 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.43 | 7.118% | $17.5995 | $17.60 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.47 | 5.669% | $150.5466 | $150.55 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.95 | 12.282% | $149.2789 | $149.28 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.53 | 7.748% | $239.7716 | $239.77 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.84 | $942.5148 | $942.52 | $942.55 | $942.40 | |