| 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 | $70.98 | 3.402% | $73.3947 | $73.39 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.88 | 8.707% | $244.4603 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.65 | 3.175% | $197.7349 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.35 | 5.572% | $213.6249 | $213.62 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.35 | 11.102% | $159.2647 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.57 | 3.593% | $84.5008 | $84.50 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.61 | 13.441% | $159.5094 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.39 | $1,132.4897 | $1,132.47 | $1,132.45 | $1,132.50 | |