| 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 | $69.51 | 5.240% | $73.1523 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.53 | 5.838% | $162.4931 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.54 | 10.225% | $225.4542 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 3.266% | $17.3693 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.67 | 11.534% | $240.5454 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 8.603% | $118.008 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.35 | 7.532% | $61.6696 | $61.67 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $826.08 | $898.6919 | $898.69 | $898.65 | $898.80 | |