| 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 | $68.92 | 4.715% | $72.1696 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.75 | 11.625% | $26.5109 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.36 | 3.671% | $19.034 | $19.03 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.46 | 6.266% | $206.6449 | $206.64 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.44 | 8.460% | $52.538 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.55 | 6.516% | $79.4077 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.45 | 5.306% | $92.0901 | $92.09 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.93 | $548.3952 | $548.39 | $548.40 | $548.30 | |