| 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 | $72.71 | 7.491% | $78.1567 | $78.16 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.72 | 12.804% | $137.305 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.74 | 5.839% | $110.8558 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.96 | 10.252% | $84.8499 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.41 | 10.531% | $97.7205 | $97.72 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.86 | 7.784% | $156.1359 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.75 | 8.234% | $112.2928 | $112.29 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.15 | $777.3166 | $777.33 | $777.30 | $777.30 | |