| 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 | $71.50 | 5.519% | $75.4461 | $75.45 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.96 | 9.550% | $63.4952 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 4.512% | $146.9752 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.34 | 8.821% | $125.5141 | $125.51 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.91 | 3.830% | $52.8599 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.35 | 5.387% | $93.1094 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.31 | 10.674% | $14.7307 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.00 | $572.1306 | $572.14 | $572.15 | $572.10 | |