| 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 | $70.50 | 3.500% | $72.9675 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.28 | 4.545% | $161.292 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.49 | 13.441% | $248.9917 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.54 | 7.845% | $13.5238 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.99 | 4.108% | $243.6023 | $243.60 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.45 | 5.757% | $24.8 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.55 | 8.767% | $153.9597 | $153.96 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.80 | $919.1370 | $919.13 | $919.10 | $919.20 | |