| 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 | $69.59 | 5.583% | $73.4752 | $73.48 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 9.308% | $38.1048 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.88 | 9.768% | $37.1894 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 8.817% | $247.6457 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.63 | 8.653% | $171.2697 | $171.27 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.47 | 10.518% | $32.5697 | $32.57 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.38 | 4.631% | $88.2876 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.39 | $688.5421 | $688.55 | $688.55 | $688.60 | |