| 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 | $65.33 | 5.600% | $68.9885 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.86 | 10.351% | $38.4684 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.39 | 10.676% | $31.4209 | $31.42 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.64 | 8.680% | $107.202 | $107.20 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.40 | 12.451% | $279.3283 | $279.33 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.60 | 6.829% | $142.7235 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.78 | 6.297% | $115.6299 | $115.63 | $115.65 | $115.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.00 | $783.7615 | $783.76 | $783.75 | $783.70 | |