| 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 | $76.80 | 7.778% | $82.7735 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.35 | 9.201% | $75.7309 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.39 | 12.364% | $135.275 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.92 | 6.354% | $253.0374 | $253.04 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.45 | 10.583% | $22.6142 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.67 | 5.743% | $252.3768 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.66 | 12.314% | $232.1081 | $232.11 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.24 | $1,053.9159 | $1,053.92 | $1,053.95 | $1,053.90 | |