| 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 | $66.34 | 8.150% | $71.7467 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 3.208% | $43.8324 | $43.83 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.38 | 3.307% | $98.5342 | $98.53 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.36 | 3.629% | $114.365 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.59 | 12.300% | $110.7166 | $110.72 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.78 | 3.738% | $69.2762 | $69.28 | $69.30 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.99 | 9.443% | $79.8824 | $79.88 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.91 | $588.3535 | $588.36 | $588.40 | $588.30 | |