| 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 | $71.45 | 5.339% | $75.2647 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.52 | 8.333% | $167.3962 | $167.40 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.49 | 4.385% | $16.1692 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.56 | 7.678% | $268.7212 | $268.72 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.42 | 13.819% | $203.0759 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 11.325% | $14.3275 | $14.33 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 5.159% | $204.9233 | $204.92 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.18 | $949.8780 | $949.88 | $949.85 | $949.90 | |