| 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 | $70.79 | 5.242% | $74.5008 | $74.50 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.71 | 9.223% | $80.5083 | $80.51 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 4.508% | $178.3429 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 10.833% | $36.9296 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.28 | 11.687% | $260.5434 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.76 | 5.199% | $174.3779 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.86 | 7.770% | $74.2104 | $74.21 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.37 | $879.4133 | $879.41 | $879.45 | $879.30 | |