| 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 | $67.82 | 5.309% | $71.4206 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.32 | 5.737% | $149.4275 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.79 | 6.731% | $92.6318 | $92.63 | $92.65 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.25 | 4.529% | $114.1979 | $114.20 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.67 | 12.557% | $225.8681 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.96 | 3.538% | $174.9378 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.25 | 7.407% | $7.787 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.06 | $836.2707 | $836.28 | $836.30 | $836.20 | |