| 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 | $64.48 | 11.640% | $71.9855 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.74 | 5.865% | $264.3873 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.52 | 11.633% | $77.6073 | $77.61 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 12.537% | $8.8342 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.36 | 13.386% | $31.0224 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.74 | 13.299% | $47.291 | $47.29 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.38 | 3.821% | $220.495 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.07 | $721.6227 | $721.63 | $721.65 | $721.60 | |