| 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 | $69.50 | 6.652% | $74.1231 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.92 | 3.696% | $35.1737 | $35.17 | $35.15 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.53 | 3.651% | $42.0098 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.48 | 13.105% | $215.4424 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.31 | 13.292% | $263.1886 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.25 | 7.517% | $184.1229 | $184.12 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.76 | 10.573% | $95.9331 | $95.93 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.75 | $909.9936 | $909.98 | $909.95 | $909.90 | |