| 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 | $67.39 | 6.808% | $71.9779 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.63 | 4.739% | $83.4037 | $83.40 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.26 | 3.325% | $28.1664 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.48 | 3.447% | $50.1511 | $50.15 | $50.15 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.31 | 12.698% | $36.4127 | $36.41 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.97 | 12.307% | $37.0276 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.35 | 6.145% | $211.6001 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.39 | $518.7395 | $518.74 | $518.75 | $518.80 | |