| 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 | $74.79 | 5.597% | $78.976 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.67 | 4.243% | $141.4265 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.61 | 9.336% | $72.8287 | $72.83 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.45 | 4.687% | $53.8615 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.34 | 3.774% | $145.6364 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.48 | 7.699% | $260.0715 | $260.07 | $260.05 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.90 | 13.331% | $125.6841 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.24 | $878.4847 | $878.49 | $878.55 | $878.50 | |