| 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 | $74.57 | 5.257% | $78.4901 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.42 | 4.156% | $58.7648 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.65 | 6.779% | $137.3712 | $137.37 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.40 | 7.547% | $101.5244 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.71 | 13.675% | $278.1741 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.74 | 5.691% | $125.4975 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.71 | 9.555% | $104.8551 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.20 | $884.6772 | $884.67 | $884.60 | $884.80 | |