| 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 | $66.82 | 7.738% | $71.9905 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.30 | 10.588% | $19.1317 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.77 | 4.386% | $21.681 | $21.68 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 8.149% | $49.4782 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.70 | 10.726% | $259.8739 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 6.106% | $256.2672 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.63 | 6.476% | $19.8365 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.49 | $698.2590 | $698.26 | $698.30 | $698.30 | |