| 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 | $66.35 | 10.217% | $73.129 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.37 | 3.128% | $58.1333 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.99 | 10.132% | $71.5748 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.83 | 6.806% | $137.5982 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.85 | 8.825% | $261.0168 | $261.02 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.83 | 5.555% | $42.0426 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.49 | 10.128% | $89.7433 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.71 | $733.2380 | $733.23 | $733.25 | $733.10 | |