| 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 | $69.36 | 3.335% | $71.6732 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.53 | 13.747% | $18.8024 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.73 | 12.377% | $221.0793 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.27 | 9.162% | $196.7863 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.56 | 4.804% | $239.54 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.45 | 4.852% | $147.2646 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.70 | 3.760% | $74.3959 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.60 | $969.5417 | $969.54 | $969.55 | $969.60 | |