| 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 | $69.65 | 6.595% | $74.2434 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.58 | 7.286% | $51.0467 | $51.05 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.41 | 5.579% | $159.8572 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 8.736% | $18.2459 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.57 | 8.114% | $187.6535 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.88 | 6.449% | $139.3205 | $139.32 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.54 | 7.321% | $145.4629 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.41 | $775.8301 | $775.83 | $775.80 | $775.80 | |