| 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 | $75.58 | 3.528% | $78.2465 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.82 | 7.845% | $44.0223 | $44.02 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.26 | 6.860% | $208.6548 | $208.65 | $208.65 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.25 | 11.456% | $156.317 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.85 | 12.792% | $72.0177 | $72.02 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.64 | 6.699% | $107.3819 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.92 | 10.378% | $236.1206 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.32 | $902.7608 | $902.76 | $902.70 | $902.70 | |