| 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 | $64.89 | 12.575% | $73.0499 | $73.05 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.61 | 8.862% | $56.1837 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.35 | 3.173% | $24.0909 | $24.09 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.41 | 5.252% | $38.3223 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.42 | 4.557% | $159.3658 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.51 | 6.870% | $263.4452 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.98 | 12.271% | $129.0892 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.17 | $743.5470 | $743.55 | $743.55 | $743.50 | |