| 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 | $72.43 | 5.327% | $76.2883 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.83 | 6.721% | $101.2035 | $101.20 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.60 | 8.750% | $61.5525 | $61.55 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.81 | 12.849% | $259.3383 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.61 | 12.157% | $185.7432 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.54 | 6.173% | $153.4625 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.75 | 13.753% | $137.3567 | $137.36 | $137.35 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.57 | $974.9450 | $974.94 | $974.95 | $975.00 | |