| 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 | $70.72 | 5.237% | $74.4236 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 12.675% | $173.9364 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.59 | 10.550% | $179.7432 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.54 | 7.640% | $145.8953 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.96 | 8.782% | $146.8122 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.76 | 5.826% | $73.8242 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.44 | 4.401% | $260.4179 | $260.42 | $260.40 | $260.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.38 | $1,055.0528 | $1,055.05 | $1,055.00 | $1,054.90 | |