| 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 | $72.40 | 3.463% | $74.9072 | $74.91 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.26 | 3.427% | $244.3566 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.67 | 5.235% | $145.9294 | $145.93 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.93 | 6.413% | $217.008 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.38 | 11.684% | $189.1704 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.44 | 10.296% | $158.2086 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.88 | 4.436% | $226.5008 | $226.50 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.96 | $1,256.0810 | $1,256.09 | $1,256.05 | $1,256.10 | |