| 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 | $70.38 | 5.197% | $74.0376 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.52 | 11.149% | $85.0512 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.95 | 12.463% | $48.3029 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.47 | 13.510% | $35.7216 | $35.72 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.32 | 11.358% | $154.0304 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.73 | 12.768% | $49.3134 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.78 | 9.675% | $272.8495 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.15 | $719.3066 | $719.30 | $719.30 | $719.20 | |