| 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 | $70.70 | 3.350% | $73.0685 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.76 | 5.163% | $139.6144 | $139.61 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.72 | 9.572% | $109.2652 | $109.27 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.49 | 8.801% | $269.2716 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.68 | 4.377% | $32.0229 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.58 | 4.241% | $17.2832 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.79 | 10.685% | $70.606 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.72 | $711.1318 | $711.13 | $711.05 | $711.20 | |