| 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 | $74.75 | 4.366% | $78.0136 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.68 | 9.514% | $53.3114 | $53.31 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.59 | 4.251% | $16.2527 | $16.25 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.51 | 9.603% | $143.0429 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.58 | 9.169% | $244.0801 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.47 | 7.223% | $179.5664 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.58 | 12.715% | $252.0082 | $252.01 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.16 | $966.2753 | $966.27 | $966.25 | $966.30 | |