| 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 | $65.98 | 8.189% | $71.3831 | $71.38 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.67 | 4.333% | $63.2988 | $63.30 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.83 | 12.297% | $230.0179 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.57 | 3.632% | $252.4165 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.50 | 7.312% | $158.2852 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.42 | 12.682% | $117.6625 | $117.66 | $117.65 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.99 | 7.866% | $129.4284 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.96 | $1,022.4924 | $1,022.50 | $1,022.50 | $1,022.50 | |