| 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 | $69.83 | 6.518% | $74.3815 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.50 | 11.224% | $157.382 | $157.38 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.30 | 10.652% | $61.1906 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.84 | 11.133% | $172.0783 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 11.590% | $232.9776 | $232.98 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.98 | 5.695% | $34.8582 | $34.86 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.99 | 5.389% | $145.4263 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.22 | $878.2945 | $878.30 | $878.40 | $878.40 | |