| 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 | $70.84 | 4.865% | $74.2864 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.31 | 13.175% | $39.9621 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.30 | 5.449% | $134.2366 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.49 | 10.780% | $145.6646 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.29 | 11.509% | $52.7326 | $52.73 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.81 | 10.572% | $66.1331 | $66.13 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.33 | 3.749% | $179.8281 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.37 | $692.8435 | $692.84 | $692.90 | $692.80 | |