| 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 | $71.90 | 5.525% | $75.8725 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 9.231% | $16.7123 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.41 | 4.338% | $245.6221 | $245.62 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.68 | 6.817% | $234.6556 | $234.66 | $234.65 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.86 | 5.344% | $185.258 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 8.683% | $141.1357 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.70 | 13.449% | $99.4948 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.71 | $998.7510 | $998.75 | $998.70 | $998.80 | |