| 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 | $72.68 | 11.609% | $81.1174 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 13.655% | $79.8767 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.33 | 6.383% | $48.2234 | $48.22 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.38 | 6.573% | $45.1656 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.85 | 3.856% | $73.582 | $73.58 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.85 | 3.627% | $170.8291 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.71 | 5.300% | $186.0756 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.08 | $684.8698 | $684.88 | $684.90 | $684.90 | |