| 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 | $65.25 | 13.418% | $74.0052 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.32 | 12.793% | $150.3756 | $150.38 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 11.376% | $271.156 | $271.16 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.53 | 11.542% | $35.1692 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.28 | 4.284% | $54.5197 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.93 | 7.600% | $250.6327 | $250.63 | $250.65 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.73 | 9.872% | $151.3267 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.50 | $987.1851 | $987.20 | $987.20 | $987.20 | |