| 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 | $69.50 | 5.834% | $73.5546 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 8.595% | $48.5311 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.28 | 9.822% | $98.0491 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.74 | 10.200% | $237.7455 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 12.329% | $267.68 | $267.68 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.49 | 7.644% | $195.3631 | $195.36 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.81 | 3.451% | $200.4984 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.81 | $1,121.4218 | $1,121.42 | $1,121.45 | $1,121.40 | |