| 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 | $70.97 | 4.809% | $74.3829 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.83 | 6.424% | $47.7099 | $47.71 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.37 | 7.210% | $266.2775 | $266.28 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.32 | 3.215% | $170.635 | $170.64 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.96 | 6.749% | $157.9458 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.73 | 8.528% | $121.2583 | $121.26 | $121.25 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 9.480% | $55.1779 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.58 | $893.3873 | $893.40 | $893.45 | $893.40 | |