| 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 | $70.91 | 4.666% | $74.2187 | $74.22 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.75 | 9.502% | $35.8619 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.71 | 9.717% | $147.7998 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.92 | 8.212% | $154.6566 | $154.66 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.71 | 7.414% | $167.2543 | $167.25 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.37 | 12.293% | $251.9518 | $251.95 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.73 | 7.369% | $16.8891 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.10 | $848.6322 | $848.63 | $848.60 | $848.80 | |