| 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 | $69.87 | 3.165% | $72.0814 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.87 | 8.222% | $81.0258 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.59 | 12.154% | $39.9156 | $39.92 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.56 | 6.621% | $197.8459 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.54 | 10.536% | $8.3344 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.77 | 13.235% | $46.1659 | $46.17 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.74 | 6.762% | $241.0045 | $241.00 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.94 | $686.3735 | $686.38 | $686.40 | $686.30 | |