| 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 | $74.90 | 3.857% | $77.7889 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.67 | 8.461% | $174.2643 | $174.26 | $174.25 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 4.395% | $190.8341 | $190.83 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.97 | 10.749% | $176.0577 | $176.06 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.97 | 13.527% | $283.7834 | $283.78 | $283.80 | $283.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.70 | 3.159% | $182.282 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.76 | 11.601% | $203.962 | $203.96 | $203.95 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.77 | $1,288.9724 | $1,288.96 | $1,289.00 | $1,289.10 | |