| 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 | $75.47 | 3.125% | $77.8284 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.86 | 9.740% | $269.8068 | $269.81 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.36 | 4.187% | $82.6828 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.84 | 12.136% | $227.4567 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.92 | 11.477% | $270.7999 | $270.80 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.47 | 8.483% | $51.4969 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.74 | 13.648% | $124.7173 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.66 | $1,104.7888 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.80 | $1,104.80 | |