| 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 | $74.48 | 5.109% | $78.2852 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.87 | 3.862% | $103.727 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.25 | 4.438% | $172.5838 | $172.58 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.40 | 9.529% | $201.9715 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.42 | 5.306% | $30.981 | $30.98 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.30 | 5.210% | $241.2465 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.75 | 13.214% | $265.7699 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.47 | $1,094.5649 | $1,094.57 | $1,094.60 | $1,094.60 | |