| 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 | $75.40 | 3.135% | $77.7638 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.57 | 3.156% | $241.973 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.38 | 7.844% | $95.3125 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.97 | 7.460% | $250.3496 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.55 | 10.830% | $81.5155 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.57 | 8.229% | $43.9085 | $43.91 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.83 | 8.667% | $60.6688 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.27 | $851.4917 | $851.49 | $851.40 | $851.50 | |