| 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 | $73.30 | 6.375% | $77.9729 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.25 | 8.858% | $262.6199 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.36 | 11.219% | $240.6334 | $240.63 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.56 | 7.802% | $48.0366 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 9.498% | $31.3931 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.36 | 12.465% | $252.3265 | $252.33 | $252.35 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.25 | 9.609% | $87.9612 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.75 | $1,000.9436 | $1,000.94 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.90 | |