| 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 | $69.98 | 3.188% | $72.211 | $72.21 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.72 | 12.122% | $43.4136 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 11.518% | $15.9917 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.81 | 9.565% | $183.861 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.59 | 6.667% | $37.9628 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.29 | 8.826% | $85.1999 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.48 | 8.664% | $121.1386 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.21 | $559.7786 | $559.77 | $559.75 | $559.80 | |