| 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 | $64.99 | 8.306% | $70.3881 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.76 | 5.850% | $186.042 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.91 | 12.571% | $78.6984 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.34 | 9.116% | $18.9207 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.59 | 6.354% | $222.9073 | $222.91 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 10.564% | $18.7627 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.59 | 5.243% | $119.5455 | $119.55 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.15 | $715.2647 | $715.27 | $715.25 | $715.20 | |