| 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 | $67.72 | 5.425% | $71.3938 | $71.39 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 8.189% | $8.363 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.45 | 4.791% | $22.4777 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.45 | 12.649% | $270.8645 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.36 | 8.158% | $159.3816 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.84 | 12.853% | $17.8759 | $17.88 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.41 | 12.674% | $56.799 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.96 | $607.1555 | $607.15 | $607.20 | $607.30 | |