| 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 | $71.89 | 8.166% | $77.7605 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.66 | 9.672% | $157.5548 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.85 | 8.529% | $131.1573 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.58 | 7.482% | $107.0306 | $107.03 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.62 | 3.865% | $123.2047 | $123.20 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.37 | 6.229% | $218.1625 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.48 | 8.327% | $172.7599 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.45 | $987.6303 | $987.62 | $987.60 | $987.80 | |