| 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 | $71.40 | 4.185% | $74.3881 | $74.39 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.96 | 6.808% | $42.6805 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.54 | 11.493% | $129.9339 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.99 | 11.711% | $104.9972 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.48 | 11.494% | $200.1094 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.71 | 4.305% | $154.0689 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.40 | 12.731% | $264.2415 | $264.24 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.48 | $970.4195 | $970.42 | $970.45 | $970.40 | |