| 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 | $70.50 | 5.598% | $74.4466 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.81 | 8.802% | $8.4974 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.90 | 5.264% | $130.4221 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.49 | 3.598% | $80.2781 | $80.28 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.42 | 7.801% | $10.1549 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.31 | 7.618% | $55.2188 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.31 | 11.775% | $222.7788 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.74 | $581.7967 | $581.80 | $581.80 | $581.80 | |