| 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 | $70.84 | 5.132% | $74.4755 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.27 | 7.606% | $55.1696 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.49 | 5.233% | $257.2842 | $257.28 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.69 | 8.654% | $121.3557 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.59 | 10.579% | $238.3973 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.51 | 8.492% | $26.5914 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.68 | 3.860% | $66.138 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.07 | $839.4117 | $839.42 | $839.45 | $839.50 | |