| 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 | $72.98 | 4.739% | $76.4385 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.75 | 5.235% | $10.2604 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.94 | 8.446% | $268.881 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.34 | 13.543% | $284.2435 | $284.24 | $284.25 | $284.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.95 | 11.850% | $27.9066 | $27.91 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.94 | 12.760% | $102.5439 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.60 | 4.531% | $258.8188 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.50 | $1,029.0927 | $1,029.09 | $1,029.10 | $1,029.00 | |