| 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 | $69.31 | 5.125% | $72.8621 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.39 | 11.327% | $243.127 | $243.13 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.49 | 4.757% | $81.1762 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.89 | 3.440% | $125.0486 | $125.05 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.41 | 6.323% | $223.7142 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.72 | 11.224% | $21.9334 | $21.93 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.95 | 8.400% | $87.7498 | $87.75 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.16 | $855.6113 | $855.61 | $855.65 | $855.50 | |