| 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 | $69.88 | 6.353% | $74.3195 | $74.32 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.94 | 8.846% | $151.2306 | $151.23 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.48 | 12.519% | $46.6729 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 10.709% | $11.3477 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.25 | 12.725% | $23.9541 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 7.620% | $29.8646 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.35 | 3.512% | $247.756 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.90 | $585.1454 | $585.14 | $585.10 | $585.20 | |