| 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 | $70.75 | 5.114% | $74.3682 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.53 | 6.125% | $259.5075 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.86 | 13.410% | $24.7914 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.94 | 4.319% | $192.9276 | $192.93 | $192.95 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.28 | 5.797% | $27.8035 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.47 | 3.481% | $154.6731 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.72 | 9.566% | $80.7721 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.55 | $814.8434 | $814.84 | $814.80 | $814.90 | |