| 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 | $66.42 | 11.444% | $74.0211 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.77 | 10.467% | $38.4094 | $38.41 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.57 | 8.486% | $19.061 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.67 | 5.570% | $158.0066 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.69 | 11.471% | $251.5789 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 6.461% | $38.7412 | $38.74 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 7.649% | $43.3825 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.81 | $623.2007 | $623.20 | $623.20 | $623.20 | |