| 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 | $70.71 | 5.334% | $74.4817 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.47 | 7.379% | $24.1281 | $24.13 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.55 | 7.850% | $235.7062 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.52 | 13.118% | $49.229 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.37 | 10.835% | $207.6715 | $207.67 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.36 | 11.407% | $216.5306 | $216.53 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.52 | 4.307% | $101.7202 | $101.72 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.50 | $909.4673 | $909.47 | $909.50 | $909.40 | |