| 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 | $73.88 | 4.426% | $77.1499 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.67 | 5.690% | $244.852 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.46 | 7.238% | $240.7064 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.49 | 12.292% | $248.7156 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.95 | 12.198% | $153.6552 | $153.66 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.44 | 3.448% | $20.1103 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.40 | 6.804% | $259.9609 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.29 | $1,245.1503 | $1,245.16 | $1,245.10 | $1,245.20 | |