| 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 | $68.27 | 3.350% | $70.557 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.76 | 12.239% | $89.5218 | $89.52 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.95 | 8.446% | $65.0134 | $65.01 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.86 | 6.789% | $51.1092 | $51.11 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.79 | 10.160% | $173.8215 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 12.175% | $15.9849 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.49 | 8.606% | $76.5564 | $76.56 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.37 | $542.5642 | $542.56 | $542.50 | $542.60 | |