| 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 | $69.91 | 3.704% | $72.4995 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.36 | 9.329% | $142.5213 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.91 | 9.842% | $102.0542 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.47 | 8.411% | $152.2849 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.35 | 10.414% | $41.2396 | $41.24 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.60 | 13.460% | $276.3886 | $276.39 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.79 | 4.300% | $201.08 | $201.08 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.39 | $988.0681 | $988.06 | $988.10 | $988.10 | |