| 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 | $65.50 | 5.540% | $69.1287 | $69.13 | $69.15 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 13.722% | $179.26 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.79 | 12.365% | $41.3391 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.34 | 8.789% | $188.5749 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.46 | 11.693% | $251.823 | $251.82 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.72 | 5.777% | $146.7339 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.92 | 13.171% | $96.1048 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.36 | $972.9644 | $972.95 | $972.95 | $972.90 | |