| 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 | $67.81 | 9.856% | $74.4934 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.27 | 4.604% | $227.2731 | $227.27 | $227.25 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.83 | 12.466% | $158.3859 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.82 | 4.529% | $168.1035 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.43 | 6.681% | $135.9436 | $135.94 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.95 | 11.254% | $96.7354 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.26 | 10.765% | $272.7699 | $272.77 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.37 | $1,133.7048 | $1,133.70 | $1,133.70 | $1,133.70 | |