| 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 | $70.57 | 5.277% | $74.294 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.77 | 12.351% | $272.7545 | $272.75 | $272.75 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.90 | 3.122% | $179.3292 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.26 | 6.316% | $52.3713 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.62 | 12.528% | $47.9594 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.74 | 9.341% | $219.4911 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.88 | 3.478% | $91.9712 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.74 | $938.1707 | $938.16 | $938.15 | $938.30 | |