| 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 | $68.60 | 4.120% | $71.4263 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.38 | 9.136% | $81.1754 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.43 | 7.417% | $39.132 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.69 | 8.465% | $239.3714 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 12.512% | $41.3369 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.32 | 6.730% | $171.1095 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.58 | 8.745% | $175.7102 | $175.71 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.74 | $819.2617 | $819.27 | $819.30 | $819.20 | |