| 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 | $66.77 | 8.556% | $72.4828 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.38 | 3.772% | $244.2585 | $244.26 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.45 | 9.407% | $221.4945 | $221.49 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.43 | 11.275% | $158.489 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.26 | 7.848% | $8.9082 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.34 | 13.281% | $230.3456 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.41 | 6.723% | $125.3035 | $125.30 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.04 | $1,061.2821 | $1,061.28 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.30 | |