| 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 | $66.38 | 8.696% | $72.1524 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 8.555% | $130.6351 | $130.64 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.96 | 9.781% | $260.1371 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.67 | 11.844% | $79.0402 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.83 | 13.332% | $267.2709 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 7.394% | $237.6307 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.87 | 7.334% | $239.2153 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.32 | $1,286.0817 | $1,286.09 | $1,286.10 | $1,286.00 | |