| 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 | $63.85 | 12.820% | $72.0356 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.55 | 5.125% | $6.8857 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.63 | 11.652% | $109.0058 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 12.667% | $74.8898 | $74.89 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.66 | 3.642% | $102.2532 | $102.25 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.46 | 11.529% | $49.5858 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.84 | 9.336% | $180.2295 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.46 | $594.8854 | $594.90 | $594.95 | $594.90 | |