| 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 | $75.37 | 3.125% | $77.7253 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.97 | 12.705% | $50.6834 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.88 | 8.573% | $243.0732 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.55 | 13.845% | $227.1777 | $227.18 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.39 | 10.153% | $141.4254 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.86 | 4.284% | $190.6937 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.89 | 5.752% | $113.0383 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.91 | $1,043.8170 | $1,043.82 | $1,043.90 | $1,043.80 | |