| 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 | $71.28 | 5.824% | $75.4313 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.59 | 13.285% | $58.4437 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.38 | 13.663% | $232.3044 | $232.30 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.65 | 13.328% | $92.5323 | $92.53 | $92.55 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.72 | 10.793% | $132.6414 | $132.64 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.45 | 5.557% | $134.5324 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.69 | 3.747% | $142.8492 | $142.85 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.76 | $868.7347 | $868.72 | $868.80 | $868.50 | |