| 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 | $62.25 | 12.749% | $70.1863 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.45 | 10.793% | $47.0316 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.29 | 3.867% | $106.2456 | $106.25 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.53 | 6.655% | $140.2833 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.77 | 9.744% | $119.3685 | $119.37 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.72 | 5.815% | $139.3795 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.39 | 8.581% | $94.8889 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.40 | $717.3837 | $717.39 | $717.45 | $717.40 | |