| 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 | $64.75 | 8.515% | $70.2635 | $70.26 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.84 | 8.538% | $10.6801 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.39 | 12.174% | $246.0985 | $246.10 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.93 | 10.222% | $107.9404 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.43 | 11.610% | $163.4305 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.83 | 5.868% | $125.8029 | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 5.146% | $215.3811 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.01 | $939.5970 | $939.59 | $939.65 | $939.60 | |