| 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 | $69.68 | 5.306% | $73.3772 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.44 | 5.756% | $180.2505 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.54 | 8.334% | $39.5852 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.37 | 8.583% | $261.001 | $261.00 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.98 | 9.462% | $28.4382 | $28.44 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.59 | 11.440% | $47.4623 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.76 | 12.756% | $197.0524 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.36 | $827.1668 | $827.17 | $827.20 | $827.30 | |