| 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 | $70.35 | 3.352% | $72.7081 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.79 | 8.496% | $118.0328 | $118.03 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.97 | 5.138% | $170.292 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.50 | 11.344% | $143.077 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.60 | 8.409% | $238.0662 | $238.07 | $238.05 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.57 | 12.286% | $79.2402 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.84 | 13.650% | $178.2487 | $178.25 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.62 | $999.6650 | $999.67 | $999.70 | $999.60 | |