| 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 | $49.77 | 13.286% | $56.3824 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.47 | 3.710% | $73.0844 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.90 | 13.869% | $134.2516 | $134.25 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.42 | 7.794% | $165.3776 | $165.38 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.95 | 11.433% | $129.2066 | $129.21 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.51 | 10.439% | $30.3818 | $30.38 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.97 | 4.272% | $105.2834 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.99 | $693.9678 | $693.96 | $694.05 | $694.10 | |