| 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 | $50.65 | 12.699% | $57.082 | $57.08 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.36 | 3.103% | $223.0737 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.27 | 9.689% | $32.106 | $32.11 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.48 | 11.475% | $37.3218 | $37.32 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.46 | 10.502% | $70.1246 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.49 | 10.274% | $74.4239 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.60 | 12.819% | $194.7256 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.31 | $688.8576 | $688.85 | $688.80 | $688.80 | |