| 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 | $73.26 | 5.308% | $77.1486 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.50 | 6.443% | $243.2223 | $243.22 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 8.717% | $151.8342 | $151.83 | $151.85 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.44 | 10.567% | $219.4092 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.33 | 10.781% | $38.0311 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.30 | 13.456% | $249.9436 | $249.94 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.48 | 5.247% | $160.4806 | $160.48 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.97 | $1,140.0696 | $1,140.06 | $1,140.10 | $1,139.90 | |