| 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 | $72.35 | 7.801% | $77.994 | $77.99 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.31 | 13.394% | $272.4971 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.53 | 10.303% | $223.3967 | $223.40 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.29 | 8.180% | $178.8107 | $178.81 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.69 | 11.221% | $169.8233 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.63 | 7.622% | $147.0439 | $147.04 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.48 | 12.667% | $39.9743 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.28 | $1,109.5400 | $1,109.53 | $1,109.50 | $1,109.50 | |