| 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 | $69.54 | 3.346% | $71.8668 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.80 | 5.819% | $173.3315 | $173.33 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.84 | 7.845% | $119.5354 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.42 | 6.646% | $5.7802 | $5.78 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.47 | 5.423% | $91.1593 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.72 | 10.621% | $124.692 | $124.69 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.72 | 10.445% | $270.281 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.51 | $856.6462 | $856.65 | $856.70 | $856.70 | |