| 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 | $69.75 | 6.857% | $74.5328 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.43 | 7.480% | $130.513 | $130.51 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.74 | 4.728% | $179.8599 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.61 | 12.619% | $109.9274 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.65 | 4.775% | $254.2365 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.41 | 3.407% | $231.0216 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.53 | 8.535% | $129.7319 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.12 | $1,109.8231 | $1,109.82 | $1,109.85 | $1,109.70 | |