| 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 | $67.42 | 6.441% | $71.7625 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 9.746% | $75.176 | $75.18 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.26 | 11.423% | $239.8491 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.50 | 12.231% | $45.4536 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.68 | 10.624% | $32.8332 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.54 | 4.328% | $38.1215 | $38.12 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.25 | 3.334% | $52.9587 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.15 | $556.1546 | $556.15 | $556.15 | $556.20 | |