| 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 | $69.70 | 6.717% | $74.3817 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.36 | 4.815% | $33.9181 | $33.92 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.83 | 7.845% | $6.2874 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 8.311% | $172.756 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.43 | 8.684% | $180.8828 | $180.88 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.74 | 7.542% | $198.6731 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 6.670% | $185.5738 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.53 | $852.4729 | $852.47 | $852.45 | $852.60 | |