| 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 | $66.98 | 6.230% | $71.1529 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.65 | 9.373% | $146.177 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.64 | 4.458% | $29.9168 | $29.92 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 8.642% | $19.838 | $19.84 | $19.85 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 7.528% | $57.549 | $57.55 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.40 | 12.449% | $156.7539 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.80 | 12.193% | $138.8949 | $138.89 | $138.90 | $138.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.25 | $620.2825 | $620.28 | $620.30 | $620.30 | |