| 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 | $75.38 | 3.714% | $78.1796 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.63 | 9.497% | $79.5277 | $79.53 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.89 | 4.509% | $197.4071 | $197.41 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.85 | 5.466% | $163.3141 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 12.616% | $236.7751 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.50 | 8.131% | $230.8597 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.95 | 12.266% | $114.4552 | $114.46 | $114.45 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.45 | $1,100.5185 | $1,100.53 | $1,100.55 | $1,100.60 | |