| 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 | $69.89 | 3.143% | $72.0866 | $72.09 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.79 | 13.387% | $38.3135 | $38.31 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.44 | 13.798% | $58.5377 | $58.54 | $58.55 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.29 | 7.125% | $17.4507 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.91 | 7.632% | $45.1086 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.70 | 13.475% | $266.3258 | $266.33 | $266.35 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.34 | 8.374% | $187.8555 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.36 | $685.6784 | $685.69 | $685.70 | $685.70 | |