| 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 | $115.88 | 5.858% | $122.6683 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.99 | 5.695% | $170.1584 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.25 | 8.178% | $72.7497 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.52 | 12.592% | $52.3778 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.73 | 3.243% | $7.9807 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.53 | 10.172% | $66.6871 | $66.69 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.81 | 9.125% | $218.0427 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.71 | $710.6647 | $710.67 | $710.70 | $710.70 | |