| 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 | $66.29 | 8.749% | $72.0897 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.87 | 7.169% | $143.4671 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.89 | 13.839% | $52.2407 | $52.24 | $52.25 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.84 | 8.124% | $267.9745 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.69 | 4.763% | $208.1536 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.99 | 8.545% | $39.0653 | $39.07 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.71 | 6.810% | $181.2673 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.28 | $964.2582 | $964.26 | $964.20 | $964.40 | |