| 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 | $72.71 | 6.475% | $77.418 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.50 | 5.518% | $144.0321 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 5.738% | $242.6158 | $242.62 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.75 | 4.115% | $127.8012 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.27 | 6.420% | $95.0011 | $95.00 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.58 | 8.324% | $216.193 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.52 | 5.689% | $48.1096 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.78 | $951.1708 | $951.17 | $951.15 | $951.10 | |