| 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 | $67.48 | 5.779% | $71.3797 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 6.668% | $162.402 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.63 | 7.599% | $238.4717 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 3.533% | $163.8513 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.26 | 12.195% | $213.4622 | $213.46 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.48 | 12.720% | $237.2531 | $237.25 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.64 | 10.157% | $236.441 | $236.44 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,215.00 | $1,323.2610 | $1,323.25 | $1,323.25 | $1,323.40 | |