| 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 | $70.64 | 5.349% | $74.4185 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.35 | 9.396% | $21.1681 | $21.17 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.37 | 6.181% | $15.2582 | $15.26 | $15.25 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.89 | 10.871% | $246.0117 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.67 | 12.812% | $65.0587 | $65.06 | $65.05 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.36 | 13.464% | $145.6424 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.60 | 6.137% | $91.9146 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.88 | $659.4722 | $659.47 | $659.40 | $659.50 | |