| 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 | $74.50 | 3.375% | $77.0144 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.28 | 4.320% | $72.2729 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.37 | 4.844% | $226.851 | $226.85 | $226.85 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.62 | 4.653% | $24.719 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.83 | 10.827% | $153.8611 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.46 | 12.347% | $196.0006 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.70 | 4.647% | $124.216 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.76 | $874.9350 | $874.93 | $874.85 | $875.00 | |