| 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 | $72.95 | 5.349% | $76.8521 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.49 | 8.207% | $21.0895 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.74 | 5.211% | $127.0318 | $127.03 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.34 | 9.850% | $31.1315 | $31.13 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.68 | 5.509% | $102.0061 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.39 | 7.699% | $93.0412 | $93.04 | $93.05 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.37 | 4.307% | $122.4251 | $122.43 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.96 | $573.5773 | $573.58 | $573.65 | $573.50 | |