| 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 | $71.41 | 3.643% | $74.0115 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 10.112% | $188.0713 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.34 | 10.614% | $272.4865 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.73 | 13.522% | $60.9954 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.56 | 9.399% | $9.3646 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.53 | 11.697% | $38.569 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.91 | 11.475% | $229.5382 | $229.54 | $229.55 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.28 | $873.0365 | $873.04 | $873.00 | $873.10 | |