| 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 | $71.95 | 3.538% | $74.4956 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.82 | 12.684% | $275.873 | $275.87 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 13.866% | $92.7211 | $92.72 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.72 | 10.594% | $11.8557 | $11.86 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.82 | 10.750% | $83.9707 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.58 | 6.384% | $221.8957 | $221.90 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.28 | 8.164% | $10.0376 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.60 | $770.8494 | $770.86 | $770.80 | $770.90 | |