| 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 | $69.30 | 4.634% | $72.5114 | $72.51 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.81 | 7.537% | $234.2263 | $234.23 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.50 | 12.831% | $15.2322 | $15.23 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.59 | 8.377% | $200.0531 | $200.05 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.59 | 8.418% | $157.8458 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.84 | 7.685% | $143.0488 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.92 | 13.786% | $79.5592 | $79.56 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.55 | $902.4768 | $902.48 | $902.50 | $902.40 | |