| 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 | $71.63 | 7.485% | $76.9915 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.74 | 9.824% | $52.43 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.40 | 11.131% | $46.0082 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.47 | 8.218% | $271.0536 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.94 | 13.577% | $240.7151 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.95 | 12.208% | $53.8037 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.94 | 7.395% | $20.3406 | $20.34 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.07 | $761.3427 | $761.34 | $761.35 | $761.30 | |