| 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 | $69.64 | 5.171% | $73.2411 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.90 | 6.451% | $40.3449 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.69 | 9.409% | $82.8117 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.50 | 4.272% | $135.0322 | $135.03 | $135.05 | $135.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.66 | 12.484% | $229.0849 | $229.08 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.85 | 9.838% | $77.8202 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.92 | 12.410% | $213.4891 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.16 | $851.8241 | $851.81 | $851.85 | $851.70 | |