| 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 | $70.77 | 4.312% | $73.8216 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.85 | 5.388% | $52.5359 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.75 | 8.756% | $62.8066 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.42 | 9.379% | $10.3035 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.51 | 11.638% | $159.0953 | $159.10 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.61 | 10.450% | $254.7087 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.84 | 3.703% | $226.9436 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.75 | $840.2152 | $840.22 | $840.20 | $840.10 | |