| 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 | $71.97 | 3.663% | $74.6063 | $74.61 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 5.248% | $17.5448 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.59 | 7.218% | $19.9318 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.88 | 13.639% | $261.2333 | $261.23 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.45 | 11.303% | $204.1854 | $204.19 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 6.365% | $213.4001 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.39 | 12.269% | $158.7371 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.58 | $949.6388 | $949.64 | $949.70 | $949.50 | |