| 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 | $73.43 | 3.529% | $76.0213 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 3.153% | $170.6666 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.25 | 9.576% | $272.0224 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.44 | 12.449% | $179.2887 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.88 | 5.500% | $184.4984 | $184.50 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 8.699% | $240.5291 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.98 | 12.483% | $112.4605 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.71 | $1,235.4870 | $1,235.49 | $1,235.45 | $1,235.50 | |