| 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 | $71.30 | 3.848% | $74.0436 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 3.171% | $16.0534 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.83 | 13.466% | $105.3305 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.87 | 6.643% | $235.5424 | $235.54 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 12.736% | $60.0545 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.56 | 4.742% | $22.5824 | $22.58 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.71 | 11.384% | $11.9292 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.10 | $525.5360 | $525.52 | $525.60 | $525.50 | |