| 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 | $72.70 | 6.595% | $77.4946 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.83 | 13.391% | $137.0103 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.73 | 3.496% | $142.545 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.31 | 12.790% | $86.07 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.85 | 12.812% | $197.2518 | $197.25 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.65 | 9.653% | $101.5935 | $101.59 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.81 | 11.540% | $231.7913 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.88 | $973.7565 | $973.75 | $973.75 | $973.80 | |