| 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 | $71.43 | 4.285% | $74.4908 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.27 | 9.858% | $59.6199 | $59.62 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.96 | 8.261% | $77.9046 | $77.90 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.72 | 10.258% | $177.2067 | $177.21 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.65 | 8.792% | $167.1589 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.52 | 13.703% | $250.7379 | $250.74 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.50 | 12.797% | $194.5748 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.05 | $1,001.6936 | $1,001.69 | $1,001.65 | $1,001.70 | |