| 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 | $71.87 | 6.462% | $76.5142 | $76.51 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.40 | 4.524% | $17.1419 | $17.14 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.99 | 12.810% | $34.9598 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.56 | 11.772% | $75.5132 | $75.51 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.98 | 4.330% | $247.2412 | $247.24 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.55 | 5.359% | $180.7434 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.53 | 4.236% | $69.3482 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.88 | $701.4619 | $701.45 | $701.45 | $701.30 | |