| 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 | $64.72 | 5.130% | $68.0401 | $68.04 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.35 | 6.544% | $8.8964 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.45 | 8.759% | $30.9419 | $30.94 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 11.651% | $159.5158 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.85 | 11.605% | $45.5906 | $45.59 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.26 | 9.767% | $5.7737 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.73 | 10.468% | $44.9936 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $331.23 | $363.7521 | $363.75 | $363.75 | $363.70 | |