| 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 | $69.98 | 6.225% | $74.3363 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.55 | 3.728% | $150.9761 | $150.98 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.63 | 11.454% | $74.2618 | $74.26 | $74.25 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.79 | 12.231% | $255.651 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 9.675% | $240.8463 | $240.85 | $240.85 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.49 | 4.738% | $88.4931 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.96 | 4.427% | $125.2706 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.00 | $1,009.8352 | $1,009.84 | $1,009.85 | $1,009.90 | |