| 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 | $70.75 | 3.425% | $73.1732 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.67 | 7.724% | $198.9339 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.31 | 9.665% | $73.8155 | $73.82 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.94 | 9.500% | $194.8443 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.96 | 11.111% | $153.2887 | $153.29 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.54 | 8.365% | $205.395 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.72 | 10.815% | $172.5611 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.89 | $1,072.0117 | $1,072.01 | $1,072.00 | $1,072.00 | |