| 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 | $52.70 | 5.333% | $55.5105 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 11.296% | $8.7033 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.50 | 3.423% | $204.2604 | $204.26 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.38 | 8.394% | $15.5871 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.82 | 5.693% | $72.7379 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.49 | 13.556% | $194.7372 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.49 | 3.573% | $166.2243 | $166.22 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.20 | $717.7607 | $717.76 | $717.75 | $717.70 | |