| 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 | $65.27 | 11.800% | $72.9719 | $72.97 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.38 | 9.690% | $111.2037 | $111.20 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.93 | 8.667% | $236.818 | $236.82 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.70 | 12.839% | $161.0213 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.73 | 10.679% | $206.6709 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.61 | 12.482% | $51.303 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.38 | 13.811% | $90.3432 | $90.34 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.00 | $930.3320 | $930.32 | $930.25 | $930.30 | |