| 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 | 6.172% | $75.1273 | $75.13 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.31 | 11.608% | $50.5696 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.27 | 8.529% | $6.8048 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.55 | 4.419% | $177.0424 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.73 | 13.500% | $283.4436 | $283.44 | $283.45 | $283.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.57 | 3.351% | $162.8502 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.97 | 3.822% | $147.3961 | $147.40 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.16 | $903.2340 | $903.23 | $903.25 | $903.20 | |