| 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 | $70.55 | 5.566% | $74.4768 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.47 | 13.109% | $6.1871 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.82 | 3.221% | $43.167 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.38 | 8.102% | $111.7558 | $111.76 | $111.75 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.30 | 3.629% | $12.7464 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.50 | 5.188% | $227.732 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.29 | 7.469% | $81.9881 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.31 | $558.0532 | $558.07 | $558.10 | $558.10 | |