| 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 | $69.77 | 3.543% | $72.242 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.91 | 4.717% | $102.5284 | $102.53 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.46 | 8.465% | $68.8319 | $68.83 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.48 | 8.419% | $56.8983 | $56.90 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.60 | 12.835% | $208.2934 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.35 | 10.539% | $171.7223 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.95 | 6.489% | $189.4972 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.52 | $870.0135 | $870.01 | $870.05 | $869.90 | |