| 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 | $70.41 | 5.653% | $74.3903 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.70 | 12.253% | $8.6435 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.29 | 10.443% | $262.0702 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.86 | 5.646% | $255.5154 | $255.52 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.38 | 9.384% | $219.1837 | $219.18 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.79 | 4.750% | $156.905 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.53 | 12.865% | $278.2461 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.96 | $1,254.9542 | $1,254.96 | $1,254.95 | $1,254.90 | |