| 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 | $75.36 | 3.846% | $78.2583 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.59 | 4.677% | $246.6085 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.66 | 13.728% | $192.9509 | $192.95 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.43 | 8.240% | $126.0238 | $126.02 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.55 | 8.343% | $20.0976 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.89 | 9.722% | $16.3376 | $16.34 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 9.690% | $174.6923 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.74 | $854.9690 | $854.97 | $854.95 | $855.00 | |