| 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 | $68.70 | 3.524% | $71.121 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.80 | 13.394% | $228.8291 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.34 | 3.720% | $23.171 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.70 | 9.760% | $114.9187 | $114.92 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.49 | 12.616% | $44.4721 | $44.47 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.78 | 11.713% | $39.9709 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.85 | 13.646% | $266.8976 | $266.90 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.66 | $789.3804 | $789.38 | $789.30 | $789.40 | |