| 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 | $67.36 | 5.765% | $71.2433 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.87 | 4.276% | $68.6866 | $68.69 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.55 | 3.536% | $10.923 | $10.92 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.72 | 13.514% | $201.7371 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 4.381% | $7.8286 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.68 | 11.514% | $10.7946 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.97 | 7.408% | $158.9316 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $486.65 | $530.1448 | $530.14 | $530.20 | $530.00 | |