| 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 | $70.88 | 12.488% | $79.7315 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.59 | 8.185% | $52.5671 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.32 | 3.310% | $109.8392 | $109.84 | $109.85 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.38 | 8.348% | $270.1982 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.84 | 5.496% | $182.3393 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.56 | 3.222% | $102.7678 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.36 | 11.404% | $268.8847 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.93 | $1,066.3278 | $1,066.33 | $1,066.35 | $1,066.30 | |