| 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 | $70.48 | 5.465% | $74.3317 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.43 | 12.739% | $6.1217 | $6.12 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.85 | 7.303% | $148.9902 | $148.99 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.92 | 3.679% | $178.2449 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.56 | 10.431% | $219.2718 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.94 | 5.331% | $188.4793 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.74 | 8.458% | $242.6639 | $242.66 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.92 | $1,058.1035 | $1,058.09 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.10 | |