| 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 | $70.55 | 5.867% | $74.6892 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.76 | 6.670% | $186.4165 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.82 | 7.742% | $73.0706 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.73 | 12.259% | $73.7878 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.52 | 12.835% | $79.5712 | $79.57 | $79.55 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 3.400% | $135.1541 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.31 | 4.800% | $33.8609 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.40 | $656.5503 | $656.55 | $656.50 | $656.70 | |