| 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 | $63.84 | 9.835% | $70.1187 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.94 | 10.308% | $80.4587 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.56 | 12.237% | $198.1656 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.49 | 10.266% | $160.426 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.62 | 9.410% | $171.3579 | $171.36 | $171.35 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.96 | 5.793% | $173.4582 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.27 | 6.681% | $84.566 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.68 | $938.5511 | $938.57 | $938.50 | $938.70 | |