| 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 | $65.59 | 10.474% | $72.4599 | $72.46 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.97 | 6.285% | $183.8412 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.65 | 4.777% | $158.8943 | $158.89 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.91 | 5.698% | $39.0131 | $39.01 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.29 | 3.546% | $180.4703 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.81 | 8.700% | $231.3245 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.54 | 8.257% | $125.0801 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.76 | $991.0834 | $991.07 | $991.05 | $991.10 | |