| 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 | $70.57 | 3.789% | $73.2439 | $73.24 | $73.25 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.71 | 7.724% | $262.5342 | $262.53 | $262.55 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.68 | 12.272% | $79.3538 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 6.345% | $127.1248 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.81 | 6.411% | $173.2477 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 8.390% | $260.4287 | $260.43 | $260.45 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.37 | 5.172% | $210.7331 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.95 | $1,186.6662 | $1,186.65 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.50 | |