| 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 | $64.45 | 11.678% | $71.9765 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.74 | 11.486% | $267.2765 | $267.28 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.33 | 10.639% | $275.8562 | $275.86 | $275.85 | $275.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.60 | 10.855% | $246.7632 | $246.76 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 8.311% | $8.9898 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.40 | 8.463% | $100.2198 | $100.22 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.98 | 4.674% | $233.4021 | $233.40 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.80 | $1,204.4841 | $1,204.49 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.60 | |