| 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 | $68.78 | 5.229% | $72.3765 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.62 | 6.527% | $139.1456 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.46 | 10.174% | $90.8495 | $90.85 | $90.85 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.44 | 5.681% | $91.3507 | $91.35 | $91.35 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.52 | 6.340% | $124.9708 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.32 | 8.336% | $241.936 | $241.94 | $241.95 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.86 | 11.825% | $16.6172 | $16.62 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.00 | $777.2463 | $777.26 | $777.25 | $777.20 | |