| 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 | $67.30 | 5.440% | $70.9611 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.81 | 12.356% | $6.5279 | $6.53 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.87 | 3.411% | $48.4687 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.51 | 5.629% | $254.0483 | $254.05 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.67 | 13.603% | $142.7649 | $142.76 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.47 | 11.243% | $62.8189 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.86 | 10.746% | $76.2597 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.49 | $661.8495 | $661.85 | $661.80 | $661.90 | |