| 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 | $69.86 | 4.612% | $73.0819 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.68 | 9.584% | $14.9911 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.57 | 6.595% | $31.5201 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.46 | 13.336% | $134.2578 | $134.26 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.86 | 9.555% | $250.7276 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.90 | 9.528% | $218.9465 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.87 | 12.663% | $154.2018 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.20 | $877.7268 | $877.73 | $877.75 | $877.70 | |