| 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 | $71.56 | 10.537% | $79.1003 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.35 | 11.590% | $74.04 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.32 | 11.300% | $246.3292 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.64 | 7.774% | $117.0857 | $117.09 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 4.293% | $261.2227 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.83 | 3.363% | $72.1784 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.51 | 7.746% | $238.6682 | $238.67 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.68 | $1,088.6245 | $1,088.63 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.60 | |