| 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 | $69.58 | 5.125% | $73.146 | $73.15 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.71 | 8.625% | $120.2587 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.91 | 7.733% | $198.1318 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 8.824% | $10.5668 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.82 | 12.800% | $267.133 | $267.13 | $267.15 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.61 | 8.136% | $67.7039 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.65 | 3.260% | $102.8986 | $102.90 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.99 | $839.8388 | $839.84 | $839.85 | $839.80 | |