| 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 | $67.97 | 4.532% | $71.0504 | $71.05 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.65 | 13.777% | $54.2147 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 5.527% | $8.0201 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.30 | 12.175% | $112.5115 | $112.51 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.52 | 9.756% | $178.3755 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 8.345% | $52.569 | $52.57 | $52.55 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.32 | 12.676% | $81.4873 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.88 | $558.2285 | $558.23 | $558.20 | $558.30 | |