| 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 | $72.48 | 4.125% | $75.4698 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.47 | 3.733% | $43.0181 | $43.02 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.59 | 13.373% | $197.9379 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.64 | 10.326% | $128.6842 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.79 | 10.443% | $134.5085 | $134.51 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.45 | 4.161% | $154.627 | $154.63 | $154.65 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.96 | 4.584% | $245.7306 | $245.73 | $245.75 | $245.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.38 | $979.9761 | $979.98 | $980.00 | $979.90 | |