| 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 | $68.74 | 5.172% | $72.2952 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.42 | 12.743% | $280.0762 | $280.08 | $280.10 | $280.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.76 | 6.801% | $140.721 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.27 | 10.306% | $176.7874 | $176.79 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.35 | 10.202% | $26.8342 | $26.83 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 11.836% | $84.3132 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.73 | 13.564% | $106.4435 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.66 | $887.4707 | $887.47 | $887.50 | $887.40 | |