| 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 | $71.82 | 3.750% | $74.5133 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 5.520% | $260.9193 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.96 | 9.454% | $247.3223 | $247.32 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.75 | 10.368% | $255.7778 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.42 | 3.233% | $81.9876 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.58 | 6.603% | $75.2404 | $75.24 | $75.25 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.62 | 13.296% | $171.7794 | $171.78 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.42 | $1,167.5401 | $1,167.54 | $1,167.55 | $1,167.50 | |