| 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 | $75.79 | 3.230% | $78.238 | $78.24 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.30 | 4.483% | $225.9967 | $226.00 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.87 | 3.724% | $162.7118 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 4.784% | $19.5527 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.67 | 9.737% | $236.6698 | $236.67 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.25 | 13.855% | $94.7843 | $94.78 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.62 | 4.387% | $253.2637 | $253.26 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.16 | $1,071.2170 | $1,071.21 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.30 | |