| 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 | $69.84 | 6.525% | $74.3971 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.96 | 6.769% | $12.7696 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.48 | 11.263% | $120.6981 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.76 | 10.680% | $48.4336 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.49 | 9.519% | $183.4334 | $183.43 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.95 | 6.499% | $23.3765 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.34 | 8.176% | $132.3425 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.82 | $595.4508 | $595.45 | $595.50 | $595.40 | |