| 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 | $69.80 | 6.615% | $74.4173 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.57 | 5.270% | $38.4972 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.59 | 6.338% | $12.3246 | $12.32 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.31 | 7.699% | $112.3408 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.80 | 3.858% | $17.4481 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.83 | 12.473% | $40.2991 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.35 | 6.531% | $174.0184 | $174.02 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.25 | $469.3455 | $469.35 | $469.30 | $469.20 | |