| 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 | $72.68 | 7.313% | $77.9951 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.91 | 5.636% | $252.375 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.77 | 8.727% | $96.517 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.92 | 9.544% | $137.9378 | $137.94 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.77 | 3.772% | $5.9876 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.69 | 12.520% | $248.3204 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.36 | 8.507% | $219.5748 | $219.57 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.10 | $1,038.7077 | $1,038.72 | $1,038.70 | $1,038.70 | |