| 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 | $70.25 | 3.135% | $72.4523 | $72.45 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.38 | 8.419% | $19.9274 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.51 | 13.646% | $94.9058 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.82 | 11.699% | $109.264 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.40 | 10.135% | $75.3323 | $75.33 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.81 | 9.231% | $187.6698 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.39 | 5.844% | $72.3867 | $72.39 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.56 | $631.9383 | $631.94 | $631.95 | $632.00 | |