| 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 | $68.44 | 6.120% | $72.6285 | $72.63 | $72.65 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.85 | 6.648% | $88.3579 | $88.36 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 7.777% | $49.308 | $49.31 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.74 | 8.161% | $174.9396 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.63 | 12.829% | $42.4576 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.70 | 11.556% | $44.2877 | $44.29 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.76 | 6.477% | $121.1282 | $121.13 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.87 | $593.1075 | $593.12 | $593.15 | $593.10 | |