| 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 | $70.65 | 3.497% | $73.1206 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.35 | 8.678% | $186.2198 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.39 | 4.807% | $25.5624 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 13.832% | $19.0099 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.39 | 9.512% | $269.8266 | $269.83 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.87 | 6.453% | $250.0262 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.38 | 4.517% | $180.1664 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.73 | $1,003.9319 | $1,003.94 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.90 | |