| 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 | $63.80 | 10.487% | $70.4907 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.49 | 5.440% | $72.2159 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.87 | 10.147% | $133.1347 | $133.13 | $133.15 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.65 | 3.289% | $86.4012 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.66 | 3.625% | $145.7589 | $145.76 | $145.75 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.62 | 7.696% | $166.5196 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.64 | 9.592% | $54.4015 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.73 | $728.9225 | $728.92 | $728.90 | $728.90 | |