| 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 | $69.92 | 6.576% | $74.5179 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.66 | 13.748% | $24.6378 | $24.64 | $24.65 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.48 | 12.806% | $148.3173 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.62 | 6.156% | $28.2587 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.81 | 7.144% | $237.6561 | $237.66 | $237.65 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.63 | 4.109% | $250.5175 | $250.52 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.66 | 8.324% | $107.9557 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.78 | $871.8610 | $871.88 | $871.80 | $871.90 | |