| 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 | $5.40 | 3.390% | $5.5831 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.35 | 5.599% | $24.6574 | $24.66 | $24.65 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.97 | 3.814% | $225.2452 | $225.25 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.33 | 3.844% | $103.1482 | $103.15 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.75 | 3.293% | $69.981 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.45 | 8.580% | $257.8232 | $257.82 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.52 | 12.849% | $86.3521 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.77 | $772.7902 | $772.79 | $772.80 | $772.80 | |