| 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 | $70.76 | 3.154% | $72.9918 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.80 | 10.549% | $193.2397 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 7.683% | $134.5714 | $134.57 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.60 | 6.658% | $40.1034 | $40.10 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.86 | 13.573% | $198.5937 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.26 | 4.633% | $68.2835 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.55 | 3.625% | $89.6874 | $89.69 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.80 | $797.4709 | $797.46 | $797.50 | $797.50 | |