| 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 | 5.394% | $72.4057 | $72.41 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.79 | 8.161% | $125.2396 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.62 | 7.422% | $101.6427 | $101.64 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 4.185% | $227.6026 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.81 | 9.712% | $187.3991 | $187.40 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.50 | 12.412% | $87.1193 | $87.12 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.97 | 6.872% | $268.2167 | $268.22 | $268.20 | $268.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.85 | $1,069.6257 | $1,069.63 | $1,069.60 | $1,069.50 | |