| 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 | $68.61 | 5.630% | $72.4727 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.85 | 9.838% | $6.4255 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.55 | 10.489% | $37.0691 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.31 | 13.688% | $272.0668 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.44 | 12.621% | $16.2625 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.58 | 4.312% | $30.8555 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.49 | 11.540% | $155.5871 | $155.59 | $155.60 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $530.83 | $590.7392 | $590.75 | $590.70 | $590.90 | |