| 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 | $68.52 | 5.367% | $72.1975 | $72.20 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.28 | 7.769% | $60.6524 | $60.65 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 8.137% | $108.0613 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.40 | 12.786% | $153.8401 | $153.84 | $153.85 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 12.609% | $86.4612 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.81 | 9.820% | $196.3691 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.45 | 8.796% | $235.4889 | $235.49 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.17 | $913.0705 | $913.07 | $913.05 | $913.20 | |