| 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 | $69.76 | 5.335% | $73.4817 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.36 | 10.133% | $92.9082 | $92.91 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.70 | 9.835% | $128.1774 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.64 | 4.870% | $18.4991 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.39 | 12.570% | $228.9561 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.61 | 4.537% | $140.7173 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.78 | 6.343% | $168.8514 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.24 | $851.5912 | $851.60 | $851.60 | $851.70 | |