| 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 | $64.63 | 11.629% | $72.1458 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.82 | 10.531% | $238.548 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.73 | 13.400% | $215.1538 | $215.15 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.99 | 6.541% | $73.5026 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.90 | 3.781% | $32.0683 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.88 | 10.453% | $270.4773 | $270.48 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.26 | 9.463% | $230.1569 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.21 | $1,132.0527 | $1,132.06 | $1,132.05 | $1,132.10 | |