| 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 | $69.65 | 3.611% | $72.1651 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.77 | 4.482% | $60.3593 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.77 | 6.310% | $15.702 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.49 | 11.273% | $187.4839 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.86 | 6.243% | $54.0352 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.39 | 4.681% | $213.9575 | $213.96 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.33 | 4.796% | $184.7868 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.26 | $788.4898 | $788.50 | $788.50 | $788.60 | |