| 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 | $74.32 | 5.870% | $78.6826 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.77 | 5.538% | $17.6987 | $17.70 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 3.218% | $124.3777 | $124.38 | $124.40 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.83 | 11.102% | $32.0307 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.29 | 9.836% | $71.7119 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.81 | 11.772% | $141.7381 | $141.74 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.81 | 10.655% | $26.347 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.33 | $492.5867 | $492.59 | $492.65 | $492.50 | |