| 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 | $66.27 | 4.375% | $69.1693 | $69.17 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 11.403% | $88.5431 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.66 | 4.693% | $44.662 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.90 | 13.256% | $40.6589 | $40.66 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.85 | 5.246% | $257.6948 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.44 | 12.128% | $215.7791 | $215.78 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.85 | 9.597% | $158.7513 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.45 | $875.2585 | $875.25 | $875.25 | $875.40 | |