| 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 | $72.75 | 7.198% | $77.9865 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.39 | 7.434% | $217.4357 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.73 | 6.609% | $250.2433 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.43 | 8.475% | $238.0267 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.90 | 4.647% | $38.6147 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.58 | 7.650% | $134.1104 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.29 | 12.442% | $64.418 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.07 | $1,020.8353 | $1,020.84 | $1,020.85 | $1,020.70 | |