| 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 | $12.99 | 13.389% | $14.7292 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.55 | 13.691% | $69.9768 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.39 | 5.518% | $117.5365 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.38 | 9.729% | $65.1571 | $65.16 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.35 | 4.853% | $171.2774 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.87 | 13.853% | $37.4235 | $37.42 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.84 | 12.758% | $249.0148 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.37 | $725.1153 | $725.12 | $725.15 | $725.10 | |