| 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 | $68.74 | 3.687% | $71.2744 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 5.312% | $77.4991 | $77.50 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.63 | 7.580% | $253.4908 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.67 | 8.621% | $30.0554 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.32 | 9.302% | $5.8149 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.61 | 3.781% | $80.5444 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 8.311% | $255.2349 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.21 | $773.9139 | $773.90 | $773.90 | $773.90 | |