| 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 | $69.42 | 4.132% | $72.2884 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.76 | 12.212% | $65.9358 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.84 | 11.684% | $137.1926 | $137.19 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.84 | 8.550% | $256.0043 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.96 | 6.720% | $82.1317 | $82.13 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.92 | 6.335% | $144.5305 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.79 | 5.777% | $200.7542 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.53 | $958.8375 | $958.83 | $958.90 | $958.80 | |