| 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 | $70.77 | 5.237% | $74.4762 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.25 | 6.422% | $49.2202 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.78 | 12.756% | $237.6671 | $237.67 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.53 | 7.409% | $42.4588 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.39 | 10.109% | $147.9755 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.38 | 11.183% | $23.7709 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.66 | 13.492% | $34.7966 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.76 | $610.3653 | $610.38 | $610.35 | $610.50 | |