| 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 | $65.93 | 5.242% | $69.3861 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.27 | 5.535% | $61.4952 | $61.50 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.46 | 9.139% | $187.1297 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.94 | 5.736% | $75.0091 | $75.01 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.78 | 11.298% | $270.2093 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.99 | 10.701% | $22.1291 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 8.160% | $255.0737 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.20 | $940.4322 | $940.44 | $940.45 | $940.40 | |