| 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 | $68.40 | 4.413% | $71.4185 | $71.42 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.45 | 5.755% | $198.2377 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.97 | 12.409% | $53.9226 | $53.92 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.96 | 10.723% | $153.8607 | $153.86 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.80 | 8.535% | $238.5599 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.99 | 8.268% | $148.3163 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.34 | 6.524% | $99.4295 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.91 | $963.7452 | $963.75 | $963.70 | $963.70 | |