| 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 | $71.48 | 3.602% | $74.0547 | $74.05 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.67 | 11.458% | $15.2363 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.42 | 3.681% | $166.3251 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.53 | 7.221% | $95.995 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.78 | 11.214% | $137.6607 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.44 | 11.545% | $100.8813 | $100.88 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.32 | 12.464% | $281.5199 | $281.52 | $281.50 | $281.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.64 | $871.6730 | $871.68 | $871.70 | $871.70 | |