| 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 | $65.90 | 6.293% | $70.0471 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 6.342% | $157.2585 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.42 | 4.601% | $36.0037 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.76 | 3.621% | $180.0518 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.77 | 11.398% | $25.3653 | $25.37 | $25.35 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.32 | 3.145% | $77.6888 | $77.69 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.31 | 12.275% | $12.6983 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.36 | $559.1135 | $559.12 | $559.10 | $559.20 | |