| 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 | $65.74 | 11.762% | $73.4723 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.73 | 10.637% | $146.8485 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.42 | 9.595% | $260.2004 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.52 | 8.373% | $115.4389 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.35 | 9.123% | $201.1683 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.25 | 4.430% | $101.5582 | $101.56 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.49 | 12.637% | $281.0181 | $281.02 | $281.00 | $281.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.50 | $1,179.7047 | $1,179.71 | $1,179.65 | $1,179.70 | |