| 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 | $68.48 | 3.736% | $71.0384 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.84 | 13.568% | $271.2458 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.80 | 13.513% | $44.043 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.46 | 6.143% | $252.0472 | $252.05 | $252.05 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.39 | 3.455% | $147.3096 | $147.31 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.67 | 6.325% | $114.4801 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.75 | 6.546% | $61.5303 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.39 | $961.6944 | $961.70 | $961.75 | $961.50 | |