| 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 | $62.88 | 10.300% | $69.3566 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 7.682% | $48.7584 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.46 | 8.465% | $71.0012 | $71.00 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.67 | 10.742% | $23.9978 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.25 | 4.419% | $250.8666 | $250.87 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 6.678% | $189.3108 | $189.31 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.71 | 5.208% | $190.1214 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.71 | $843.4128 | $843.42 | $843.35 | $843.50 | |