| 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 | $69.52 | 3.258% | $71.785 | $71.79 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.26 | 13.287% | $5.9589 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.39 | 5.499% | $95.3605 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.57 | 11.561% | $125.5842 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.70 | 9.549% | $13.9127 | $13.91 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.58 | 13.762% | $269.1381 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.29 | 6.571% | $147.377 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.31 | $729.1164 | $729.12 | $729.15 | $729.20 | |