| 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 | $66.30 | 5.725% | $70.0957 | $70.10 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.30 | 7.834% | $189.033 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 13.357% | $230.6475 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.70 | 11.167% | $125.2852 | $125.29 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.54 | 8.207% | $18.9795 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.57 | 4.738% | $204.8361 | $204.84 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.50 | 9.633% | $158.4197 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.38 | $997.2967 | $997.31 | $997.35 | $997.20 | |