| 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 | $64.52 | 12.175% | $72.3753 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.72 | 5.653% | $214.1798 | $214.18 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.32 | 3.232% | $214.0206 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.32 | 13.658% | $98.1096 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.78 | 7.267% | $17.9994 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.95 | 3.437% | $74.4229 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.34 | 9.348% | $76.9154 | $76.92 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.95 | $768.0230 | $768.03 | $768.00 | $768.00 | |