| 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 | $71.76 | 3.690% | $74.4079 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.62 | 5.610% | $10.1597 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.71 | 13.371% | $49.5545 | $49.55 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.25 | 8.872% | $123.2975 | $123.30 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.26 | 3.126% | $58.0187 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.98 | 10.239% | $156.5173 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.85 | 7.767% | $78.5083 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.43 | $550.4639 | $550.47 | $550.40 | $550.50 | |