| 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 | $66.96 | 5.178% | $70.4272 | $70.43 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.59 | 5.847% | $53.548 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.81 | 4.533% | $205.7314 | $205.73 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.44 | 4.278% | $247.5977 | $247.60 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.89 | 5.708% | $181.7015 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.53 | 6.631% | $247.9491 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.60 | 6.674% | $39.0427 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.82 | $1,045.9976 | $1,046.00 | $1,046.05 | $1,045.80 | |