| 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 | $70.26 | 5.572% | $74.1749 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.34 | 9.682% | $79.344 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.57 | 13.188% | $251.9225 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.94 | 5.131% | $186.0188 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.81 | 3.578% | $204.8876 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.56 | 12.562% | $50.1576 | $50.16 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.42 | 9.843% | $235.5254 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.90 | $1,082.0308 | $1,082.03 | $1,082.00 | $1,082.00 | |