| 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 | $60.72 | 13.715% | $69.0477 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.98 | 5.548% | $28.4769 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.64 | 3.102% | $221.2981 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.64 | 7.190% | $22.124 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.26 | 12.259% | $81.1184 | $81.12 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.83 | 7.737% | $28.9058 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.39 | 12.871% | $132.4993 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.46 | $583.4702 | $583.48 | $583.45 | $583.40 | |