| 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 | $66.40 | 12.178% | $74.4862 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.94 | 12.797% | $16.8519 | $16.85 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.40 | 10.274% | $233.1192 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.70 | 10.597% | $268.4189 | $268.42 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.64 | 6.346% | $86.8209 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.37 | 8.332% | $271.2308 | $271.23 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.89 | 6.704% | $48.9665 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.34 | $999.8944 | $999.90 | $999.85 | $999.90 | |