| 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 | $70.87 | 6.142% | $75.2228 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.97 | 7.842% | $154.1817 | $154.18 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.38 | 4.660% | $132.2693 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 13.392% | $282.777 | $282.78 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.71 | 8.497% | $197.1499 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.69 | 3.273% | $145.2948 | $145.29 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.93 | 12.460% | $92.1385 | $92.14 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.93 | $1,079.0340 | $1,079.03 | $1,079.05 | $1,079.00 | |