| 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 | $70.55 | 5.486% | $74.4204 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.93 | 8.402% | $25.9406 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.41 | 6.545% | $95.2619 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.78 | 12.582% | $143.8573 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.35 | 4.245% | $23.2988 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.28 | 3.636% | $48.9991 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.69 | 5.819% | $38.825 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $417.99 | $450.6031 | $450.61 | $450.60 | $450.60 | |