| 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 | 5.609% | $74.8451 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 4.372% | $31.0402 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 11.756% | $14.126 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.80 | 11.489% | $142.4829 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.28 | 9.272% | $10.1404 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.67 | 3.668% | $60.822 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.26 | 13.712% | $68.5229 | $68.52 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $369.26 | $401.9795 | $401.98 | $402.00 | $401.80 | |