| 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 | $248.94 | 9.297% | $272.084 | $272.08 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.83 | 6.746% | $76.6757 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.47 | 5.582% | $63.8454 | $63.85 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 3.727% | $10.1341 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.70 | 6.322% | $140.0261 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.69 | 4.256% | $78.9114 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.62 | 9.669% | $47.8376 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.02 | $689.5143 | $689.52 | $689.60 | $689.40 | |