| 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 | $76.30 | 3.843% | $79.2322 | $79.23 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 3.649% | $73.4664 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.97 | 3.216% | $226.0121 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.50 | 12.695% | $148.1939 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.61 | 5.645% | $190.8054 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.33 | 4.142% | $37.8348 | $37.83 | $37.85 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.93 | 4.385% | $234.7932 | $234.79 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.52 | $990.3380 | $990.33 | $990.35 | $990.30 | |