| 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 | $62.75 | 13.259% | $71.07 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.92 | 3.710% | $39.3268 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.26 | 13.281% | $95.4506 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.74 | 12.579% | $17.7199 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.69 | 8.552% | $237.3924 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.62 | 6.674% | $148.9382 | $148.94 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.51 | 7.631% | $109.2562 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.49 | $719.1541 | $719.16 | $719.15 | $719.20 | |