| 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 | $70.50 | 3.188% | $72.7475 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.30 | 6.577% | $96.239 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.76 | 5.374% | $191.5278 | $191.53 | $191.55 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.46 | 5.752% | $166.5171 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.90 | 10.680% | $252.2397 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.33 | 8.648% | $185.0601 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.51 | 13.598% | $202.7838 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.76 | $1,167.1150 | $1,167.12 | $1,167.15 | $1,167.00 | |