| 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 | $69.50 | 6.805% | $74.2295 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.71 | 7.609% | $34.1228 | $34.12 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.37 | 8.186% | $243.8188 | $243.82 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.61 | 8.498% | $195.9582 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.36 | 12.319% | $166.6365 | $166.64 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.73 | 5.258% | $28.1355 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.33 | 10.553% | $36.8473 | $36.85 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.61 | $779.7486 | $779.76 | $779.75 | $779.60 | |