| 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 | $68.40 | 3.776% | $70.9828 | $70.98 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.46 | 4.620% | $8.8509 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.71 | 9.154% | $233.273 | $233.27 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.51 | 3.221% | $64.5234 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.79 | 12.272% | $205.222 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.62 | 5.625% | $95.7174 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.46 | 8.583% | $271.957 | $271.96 | $271.95 | $272.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.95 | $950.5265 | $950.52 | $950.45 | $950.60 | |