| 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 | $68.70 | 6.129% | $72.9106 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.94 | 5.867% | $183.0864 | $183.09 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.87 | 11.754% | $268.0643 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.28 | 10.505% | $187.0629 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.83 | 4.460% | $92.7918 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.27 | 9.682% | $261.3393 | $261.34 | $261.35 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.62 | 6.858% | $223.9957 | $224.00 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.51 | $1,289.2510 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.25 | $1,289.30 | |