| 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 | $71.64 | 5.211% | $75.3732 | $75.37 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.76 | 3.822% | $189.7451 | $189.75 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.68 | 7.217% | $194.7918 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.47 | 13.334% | $129.7334 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.89 | 7.855% | $202.6488 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.26 | 10.834% | $13.5882 | $13.59 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.89 | 8.504% | $271.1406 | $271.14 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.59 | $1,077.0211 | $1,077.02 | $1,077.05 | $1,076.90 | |