| 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 | $70.75 | 5.579% | $74.6971 | $74.70 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.79 | 11.604% | $179.4481 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.32 | 11.245% | $260.6693 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.37 | 11.704% | $179.1397 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.80 | 5.285% | $96.6516 | $96.65 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.59 | 7.540% | $144.7381 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.89 | 7.701% | $236.8237 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.51 | $1,172.1676 | $1,172.17 | $1,172.15 | $1,172.10 | |