| 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 | $71.64 | 6.500% | $76.2966 | $76.30 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 8.747% | $129.0827 | $129.08 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.45 | 11.595% | $266.0983 | $266.10 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.55 | 11.304% | $99.6727 | $99.67 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.39 | 11.546% | $76.2863 | $76.29 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.34 | 7.344% | $148.4997 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.31 | 5.580% | $132.3023 | $132.30 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.38 | $928.2386 | $928.24 | $928.25 | $928.30 | |