| 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 | $70.39 | 6.156% | $74.7232 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.95 | 7.847% | $117.4993 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.51 | 13.583% | $50.5558 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 8.210% | $268.891 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.39 | 3.298% | $242.1202 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.64 | 3.320% | $224.8656 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.79 | 5.476% | $198.0734 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.16 | $1,176.7285 | $1,176.73 | $1,176.65 | $1,176.80 | |