| 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 | $72.80 | 5.759% | $76.9926 | $76.99 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.33 | 3.125% | $168.4341 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.55 | 11.193% | $63.9916 | $63.99 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.64 | 12.691% | $115.666 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.34 | 13.670% | $269.7844 | $269.78 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.74 | 3.239% | $178.335 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.92 | 13.354% | $265.1577 | $265.16 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.32 | $1,138.3614 | $1,138.36 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.40 | |