| 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 | $69.51 | 5.249% | $73.1586 | $73.16 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.75 | 3.805% | $101.4694 | $101.47 | $101.45 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.49 | 6.228% | $98.2503 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.31 | 12.443% | $63.3167 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 3.613% | $31.9232 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.72 | 3.371% | $238.4976 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.67 | 12.249% | $10.8545 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.26 | $617.4703 | $617.47 | $617.40 | $617.60 | |