| 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 | $65.67 | 10.539% | $72.591 | $72.59 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.93 | 5.806% | $79.2804 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.39 | 9.500% | $65.0321 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.71 | 12.487% | $168.4043 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.42 | 6.722% | $68.7503 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.41 | 3.195% | $257.3786 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.87 | 6.372% | $201.9685 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.40 | $913.4052 | $913.40 | $913.45 | $913.50 | |