| 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 | $69.89 | 7.850% | $75.3764 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.25 | 11.515% | $276.836 | $276.84 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.98 | 3.735% | $51.8468 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.45 | 4.445% | $37.0258 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.93 | 3.331% | $79.4925 | $79.49 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.70 | 12.666% | $197.9542 | $197.95 | $197.95 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.92 | 12.664% | $275.9367 | $275.94 | $275.95 | $275.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.12 | $994.4684 | $994.48 | $994.55 | $994.40 | |