| 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 | $70.87 | 5.691% | $74.9032 | $74.90 | $74.90 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.48 | 10.537% | $40.3239 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.73 | 11.636% | $267.625 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.95 | 5.196% | $13.6229 | $13.62 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.48 | 8.318% | $126.1688 | $126.17 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.78 | 4.141% | $25.8061 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.36 | 11.795% | $39.5307 | $39.53 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.65 | $587.9806 | $587.98 | $587.95 | $587.90 | |