| 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 | $72.95 | 4.578% | $76.2897 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.92 | 11.739% | $218.919 | $218.92 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.73 | 6.313% | $36.9225 | $36.92 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 12.667% | $7.267 | $7.27 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.26 | 7.196% | $257.5491 | $257.55 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.25 | 11.165% | $9.1711 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.53 | 10.846% | $79.2881 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.09 | $685.4065 | $685.41 | $685.35 | $685.40 | |