| 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 | $73.26 | 4.385% | $76.4725 | $76.47 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.89 | 5.631% | $72.7692 | $72.77 | $72.75 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.34 | 10.449% | $161.6311 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.99 | 9.438% | $141.1641 | $141.16 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.30 | 12.686% | $197.5386 | $197.54 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.79 | 5.188% | $256.4378 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.71 | 6.658% | $43.4205 | $43.42 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.28 | $949.4338 | $949.43 | $949.40 | $949.40 | |