| 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 | $66.33 | 8.665% | $72.0775 | $72.08 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.88 | 11.704% | $275.7748 | $275.77 | $275.75 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.34 | 10.247% | $61.0107 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.90 | 5.326% | $79.9424 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.99 | 9.579% | $76.6943 | $76.69 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.84 | 7.632% | $76.2465 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.40 | 4.456% | $96.5173 | $96.52 | $96.50 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.68 | $738.2635 | $738.26 | $738.25 | $738.20 | |