| 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 | $66.79 | 5.675% | $70.5803 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.82 | 11.113% | $8.689 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 5.725% | $41.846 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.79 | 3.563% | $177.9109 | $177.91 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.63 | 4.855% | $31.0685 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.37 | 11.678% | $81.9381 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.59 | 11.475% | $79.805 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.57 | $491.8378 | $491.85 | $491.85 | $491.80 | |