| 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 | $73.79 | 5.359% | $77.7444 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.60 | 8.405% | $239.1414 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.99 | 7.298% | $260.7234 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.71 | 5.375% | $102.9619 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.98 | 13.165% | $16.9521 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.92 | 3.861% | $144.2837 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.34 | 7.782% | $16.5338 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.33 | $858.3407 | $858.32 | $858.35 | $858.30 | |