| 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 | $69.60 | 6.580% | $74.1797 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.35 | 7.488% | $154.084 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.36 | 6.431% | $238.7886 | $238.79 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 8.722% | $46.5004 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.96 | 4.654% | $176.8234 | $176.82 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.42 | 13.197% | $50.2821 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.91 | 5.254% | $138.8406 | $138.84 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.37 | $879.4988 | $879.49 | $879.55 | $879.50 | |