| 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 | $64.42 | 12.412% | $72.4158 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.89 | 3.802% | $36.2165 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.58 | 9.840% | $41.2779 | $41.28 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.43 | 4.530% | $63.1675 | $63.17 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.88 | 10.481% | $170.0082 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 6.315% | $159.8233 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.71 | 4.121% | $46.5525 | $46.55 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.24 | $589.4617 | $589.47 | $589.40 | $589.50 | |