| 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 | $71.98 | 3.356% | $74.3956 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.78 | 9.352% | $88.3345 | $88.33 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.60 | 9.105% | $42.1145 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.41 | 12.418% | $212.9309 | $212.93 | $212.95 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.83 | 9.279% | $218.3722 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.55 | 11.298% | $76.2948 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.25 | 8.799% | $5.7119 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.40 | $718.1544 | $718.14 | $718.15 | $718.10 | |