| 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 | $69.28 | 5.353% | $72.9886 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.45 | 5.580% | $79.6601 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.58 | 6.386% | $86.7897 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.41 | 13.452% | $209.2168 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.38 | 10.725% | $127.7545 | $127.75 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.43 | 11.428% | $246.735 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.50 | 9.701% | $238.5997 | $238.60 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.03 | $1,061.7444 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.80 | |