| 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 | $73.96 | 5.427% | $77.9738 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.97 | 12.480% | $209.1791 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.58 | 10.629% | $220.7934 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 5.266% | $6.0317 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.57 | 9.804% | $261.9594 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.90 | 10.429% | $89.3371 | $89.34 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.91 | 13.842% | $235.5505 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.62 | $1,100.8250 | $1,100.82 | $1,100.85 | $1,100.90 | |