| 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 | $65.26 | 11.615% | $72.8399 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 4.584% | $81.0526 | $81.05 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.39 | 6.414% | $180.2547 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.68 | 9.688% | $185.0217 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.32 | 12.437% | $12.7279 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.48 | 13.402% | $27.7608 | $27.76 | $27.75 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.38 | 9.304% | $126.115 | $126.12 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.01 | $685.7726 | $685.77 | $685.75 | $685.80 | |