| 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 | $74.72 | 4.435% | $78.0338 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.95 | 7.222% | $241.1959 | $241.20 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 5.822% | $224.7024 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.42 | 9.294% | $229.9764 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.71 | 4.354% | $225.102 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.75 | 6.530% | $44.4763 | $44.48 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.59 | 12.799% | $36.7612 | $36.76 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.48 | $1,080.2480 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.30 | |