| 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 | $65.72 | 10.425% | $72.5713 | $72.57 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.85 | 10.620% | $96.0735 | $96.07 | $96.05 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.62 | 6.536% | $207.3404 | $207.34 | $207.35 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.32 | 8.682% | $195.9754 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.84 | 7.418% | $48.1662 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.66 | 9.655% | $42.3926 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.87 | 12.570% | $21.242 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.88 | $683.7614 | $683.76 | $683.75 | $683.80 | |