| 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 | $63.70 | 13.624% | $72.3785 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.61 | 5.627% | $137.9594 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.84 | 7.741% | $40.7692 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.55 | 5.706% | $241.5911 | $241.59 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.86 | 6.364% | $36.0149 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.49 | 10.355% | $87.7212 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.91 | 3.825% | $161.8736 | $161.87 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.96 | $778.3079 | $778.30 | $778.25 | $778.40 | |