| 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 | $74.76 | 3.556% | $77.4185 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.91 | 10.572% | $274.119 | $274.12 | $274.10 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.66 | 10.402% | $19.497 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.66 | 3.326% | $9.9813 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.58 | 10.304% | $258.7511 | $258.75 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.84 | 10.696% | $145.9416 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.92 | 9.465% | $157.542 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.33 | $943.2505 | $943.25 | $943.25 | $943.20 | |