| 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 | $71.80 | 3.748% | $74.4911 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.80 | 8.473% | $118.0186 | $118.02 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.52 | 4.394% | $184.2763 | $184.28 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.37 | 11.850% | $17.1913 | $17.19 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.34 | 11.293% | $171.7696 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.59 | 10.470% | $7.28 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.51 | 10.458% | $63.5244 | $63.52 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.93 | $636.5513 | $636.55 | $636.55 | $636.60 | |