| 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 | $75.97 | 3.635% | $78.7315 | $78.73 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.82 | 7.624% | $80.5243 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 4.778% | $215.4131 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.47 | 12.681% | $73.7723 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.99 | 6.171% | $261.17 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.49 | 7.526% | $241.3851 | $241.39 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.72 | 3.224% | $36.8716 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.05 | $987.8679 | $987.86 | $987.80 | $987.90 | |