| 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 | $68.64 | 5.240% | $72.2367 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 6.664% | $46.5055 | $46.51 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.96 | 9.580% | $239.9364 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.43 | 4.598% | $216.9676 | $216.97 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.41 | 13.175% | $171.3583 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.67 | 3.468% | $124.8548 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 4.316% | $253.0706 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.31 | $1,124.9299 | $1,124.94 | $1,124.90 | $1,125.00 | |