| 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 | $70.81 | 4.453% | $73.9632 | $73.96 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.89 | 3.248% | $62.8677 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.49 | 10.579% | $56.9371 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.68 | 6.865% | $146.0631 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.87 | 11.452% | $43.3214 | $43.32 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.62 | 13.519% | $86.9783 | $86.98 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.32 | 10.418% | $121.8131 | $121.81 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.68 | $591.9439 | $591.94 | $591.90 | $592.00 | |