| 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 | $70.34 | 5.611% | $74.2868 | $74.29 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.80 | 9.576% | $44.707 | $44.71 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.38 | 4.652% | $256.7951 | $256.80 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.84 | 9.567% | $158.6968 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.81 | 11.842% | $144.0637 | $144.06 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.42 | 5.635% | $215.9391 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.57 | 10.212% | $195.7034 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.16 | $1,090.1919 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.20 | |