| 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 | $69.26 | 4.289% | $72.2306 | $72.23 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.41 | 5.271% | $218.3426 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.98 | 6.508% | $57.493 | $57.49 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.78 | 13.712% | $72.5255 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 9.404% | $186.7198 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.36 | 8.268% | $18.7953 | $18.80 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.53 | 10.613% | $257.2084 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.99 | $883.3152 | $883.32 | $883.35 | $883.20 | |