| 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 | $68.94 | 5.212% | $72.5332 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 3.475% | $50.0405 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.40 | 9.482% | $33.2825 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.90 | 12.726% | $247.8845 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.60 | 7.167% | $207.4753 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.94 | 5.664% | $17.8995 | $17.90 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.38 | 9.515% | $88.0282 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.52 | $717.1437 | $717.14 | $717.25 | $717.10 | |