| 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 | $66.91 | 5.350% | $70.4897 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.76 | 11.697% | $45.5277 | $45.53 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.70 | 11.716% | $36.5311 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.71 | 12.858% | $255.8604 | $255.86 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.31 | 11.770% | $151.236 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.89 | 9.570% | $268.326 | $268.33 | $268.35 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.94 | 6.137% | $135.7917 | $135.79 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.22 | $963.7626 | $963.77 | $963.85 | $963.70 | |