| 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 | $70.38 | 6.412% | $74.8928 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.72 | 3.445% | $63.8463 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.38 | 13.173% | $251.6741 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.69 | 12.584% | $105.4799 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.26 | 4.508% | $178.9804 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.75 | 6.607% | $267.3171 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.40 | 11.259% | $10.4583 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.58 | $952.6489 | $952.65 | $952.65 | $952.70 | |