| 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 | $65.66 | 6.284% | $69.7861 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.37 | 3.340% | $178.1272 | $178.13 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 7.216% | $189.322 | $189.32 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.87 | 12.729% | $115.9643 | $115.96 | $115.95 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.79 | 8.492% | $58.3578 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.62 | 6.855% | $70.1183 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.25 | 3.870% | $22.0724 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.14 | $703.7481 | $703.75 | $703.70 | $703.80 | |