| 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 | $67.44 | 5.394% | $71.0777 | $71.08 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.75 | 8.269% | $38.7062 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.84 | 8.338% | $264.1714 | $264.17 | $264.15 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.75 | 3.638% | $10.1047 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.45 | 10.616% | $81.2475 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.64 | 12.570% | $159.4441 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.51 | 11.197% | $63.9494 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.38 | $688.7010 | $688.70 | $688.70 | $688.60 | |