| 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 | $70.72 | 4.256% | $73.7298 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 13.265% | $30.4683 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.54 | 5.190% | $157.3011 | $157.30 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.99 | 9.222% | $16.3724 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 12.732% | $110.8606 | $110.86 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.38 | 8.844% | $100.5501 | $100.55 | $100.55 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.54 | 6.240% | $42.0073 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.41 | $531.2896 | $531.29 | $531.25 | $531.40 | |