| 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 | $65.82 | 5.500% | $69.4401 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.58 | 8.367% | $34.2223 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.46 | 6.815% | $134.0101 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.40 | 6.505% | $154.8583 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.54 | 5.842% | $254.5923 | $254.59 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.68 | 13.668% | $28.0533 | $28.05 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.36 | 7.195% | $256.582 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.84 | $931.7584 | $931.75 | $931.75 | $931.80 | |