| 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 | $66.50 | 8.617% | $72.2303 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.48 | 3.542% | $39.843 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.77 | 11.317% | $174.5117 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.33 | 8.616% | $219.7628 | $219.76 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.55 | 12.452% | $137.8099 | $137.81 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.74 | 4.831% | $140.201 | $140.20 | $140.20 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.29 | 7.232% | $120.4108 | $120.41 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.66 | $904.7695 | $904.76 | $904.75 | $904.70 | |