| 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 | $70.92 | 4.605% | $74.1859 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.92 | 3.524% | $20.622 | $20.62 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.35 | 11.735% | $86.427 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.25 | 6.718% | $118.7238 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.65 | 9.451% | $29.1687 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 13.518% | $16.6077 | $16.61 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.75 | 13.710% | $154.3613 | $154.36 | $154.35 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.47 | $500.0964 | $500.10 | $500.05 | $500.10 | |