| 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 | $68.50 | 8.120% | $74.0622 | $74.06 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.42 | 8.140% | $27.4892 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.96 | 11.848% | $196.8077 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 9.350% | $173.3416 | $173.34 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.48 | 10.273% | $14.8648 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.43 | 9.111% | $269.9733 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.42 | 3.654% | $122.7471 | $122.75 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.73 | $879.2859 | $879.28 | $879.25 | $879.30 | |