| 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 | $37.70 | 10.744% | $41.7505 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.62 | 3.732% | $87.778 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.68 | 12.258% | $51.2795 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.75 | 13.138% | $9.8996 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.77 | 8.770% | $264.0609 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.93 | 5.116% | $75.6099 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.25 | 7.301% | $249.2066 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.70 | $779.5850 | $779.59 | $779.60 | $779.70 | |