| 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 | $70.38 | 5.710% | $74.3987 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.47 | 9.854% | $135.6367 | $135.64 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.74 | 7.201% | $259.1477 | $259.15 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 12.476% | $50.0068 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.65 | 5.208% | $183.7458 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.74 | 8.209% | $250.7635 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.77 | 13.748% | $42.9626 | $42.96 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.21 | $996.6618 | $996.67 | $996.65 | $996.60 | |