| 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 | $68.71 | 5.515% | $72.4994 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.78 | 7.520% | $232.0067 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.37 | 6.166% | $31.181 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 9.542% | $153.0521 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.86 | 6.387% | $53.0446 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.88 | 12.205% | $162.5626 | $162.56 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.52 | 10.406% | $239.0511 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.84 | $943.3975 | $943.39 | $943.40 | $943.50 | |