| 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 | $71.37 | 5.334% | $75.1769 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.70 | 12.704% | $80.8088 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 8.611% | $272.2009 | $272.20 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.53 | 6.687% | $146.7266 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.75 | 7.127% | $200.0597 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.30 | 12.410% | $192.5583 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.33 | 5.103% | $15.0613 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.60 | $982.5925 | $982.60 | $982.60 | $982.70 | |