| 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 | $69.81 | 6.341% | $74.2367 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.77 | 6.554% | $6.1482 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.96 | 8.705% | $65.1795 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.95 | 11.624% | $200.8674 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.93 | 12.127% | $87.3806 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.46 | 9.514% | $229.388 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.70 | 6.768% | $25.304 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.58 | $688.5044 | $688.51 | $688.55 | $688.50 | |