| 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 | $70.98 | 6.350% | $75.4872 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.39 | 8.248% | $198.516 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.33 | 13.128% | $224.3668 | $224.37 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.61 | 6.328% | $75.0782 | $75.08 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.69 | 12.315% | $138.9224 | $138.92 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.82 | 5.277% | $89.296 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.76 | 11.790% | $65.6878 | $65.69 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.58 | $867.3544 | $867.37 | $867.35 | $867.40 | |