| 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 | $66.65 | 8.737% | $72.4732 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.45 | 4.473% | $159.2691 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 7.552% | $155.9396 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 13.271% | $48.446 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.43 | 5.617% | $9.9597 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.88 | 10.119% | $256.4451 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.30 | 8.160% | $21.9565 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.47 | $724.4892 | $724.50 | $724.45 | $724.50 | |