| 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 | $70.73 | 5.125% | $74.3549 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.70 | 12.295% | $49.0729 | $49.07 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.35 | 11.849% | $46.2496 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.66 | 6.230% | $19.8225 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.28 | 12.514% | $277.0995 | $277.10 | $277.10 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.88 | 8.544% | $221.2995 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.64 | 13.813% | $71.2925 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.24 | $759.1914 | $759.18 | $759.15 | $759.20 | |