| 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 | $65.86 | 9.375% | $72.0344 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.54 | 11.482% | $202.3844 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.71 | 12.849% | $217.4713 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.58 | 8.435% | $147.0162 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.41 | 13.542% | $215.0599 | $215.06 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.73 | 9.111% | $77.1742 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.67 | 7.719% | $125.6758 | $125.68 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.50 | $1,056.8162 | $1,056.81 | $1,056.80 | $1,056.90 | |