| 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 | $71.87 | 3.536% | $74.4113 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.61 | 12.586% | $174.0692 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.66 | 8.715% | $249.6749 | $249.67 | $249.65 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.70 | 5.659% | $262.7739 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.85 | 7.315% | $244.5172 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.86 | 7.342% | $46.0068 | $46.01 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.33 | 7.599% | $8.963 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.88 | $1,060.4163 | $1,060.41 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.50 | |