| 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 | $72.83 | 7.438% | $78.2471 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.70 | 5.749% | $121.2941 | $121.29 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.30 | 11.586% | $72.8657 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.85 | 4.295% | $250.1516 | $250.15 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.57 | 6.714% | $251.3862 | $251.39 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.99 | 13.652% | $56.8146 | $56.81 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.42 | 5.472% | $217.7153 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.66 | $1,048.4746 | $1,048.48 | $1,048.45 | $1,048.50 | |