| 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 | $69.65 | 3.725% | $72.2445 | $72.24 | $72.25 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.87 | 12.850% | $39.3508 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.45 | 4.529% | $207.4378 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.98 | 6.748% | $135.5486 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.29 | 13.324% | $161.2487 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.54 | 10.286% | $40.2985 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 5.782% | $56.6145 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.30 | $712.7434 | $712.74 | $712.75 | $712.60 | |