| 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 | $71.47 | 3.709% | $74.1208 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.32 | 4.256% | $28.4827 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.89 | 11.146% | $39.8903 | $39.89 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.34 | 9.693% | $252.6669 | $252.67 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.25 | 10.203% | $121.4988 | $121.50 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.98 | 10.529% | $44.1895 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.74 | 12.663% | $274.6048 | $274.60 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.99 | $835.4538 | $835.45 | $835.45 | $835.50 | |