| 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 | $75.77 | 4.609% | $79.2622 | $79.26 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.91 | 3.305% | $76.3527 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.75 | 13.814% | $261.4877 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.46 | 13.630% | $134.6061 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.57 | 3.111% | $36.6766 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.78 | 9.832% | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.94 | 10.427% | $241.7689 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.18 | $966.1042 | $966.11 | $966.10 | $966.30 | |