| 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 | $63.86 | 6.715% | $68.1482 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.30 | 10.420% | $108.5429 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.53 | 12.496% | $198.5892 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.31 | 12.120% | $36.226 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.93 | 13.622% | $236.2542 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.83 | 12.563% | $175.4069 | $175.41 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.25 | 7.485% | $147.5232 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.01 | $970.6906 | $970.69 | $970.70 | $970.60 | |