| 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 | $73.50 | 3.436% | $76.0255 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.77 | 7.516% | $135.2229 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.38 | 10.628% | $63.4783 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.54 | 13.624% | $133.5536 | $133.55 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.90 | 10.235% | $127.7624 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.76 | 7.361% | $106.0297 | $106.03 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.45 | 10.642% | $217.3562 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.30 | $859.4286 | $859.43 | $859.45 | $859.50 | |