| 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 | $70.66 | 5.400% | $74.4756 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.73 | 4.193% | $72.6538 | $72.65 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.45 | 4.527% | $56.915 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.62 | 13.143% | $55.0101 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.87 | 7.667% | $7.3967 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.45 | 12.226% | $152.0101 | $152.01 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.95 | 6.338% | $69.0665 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $450.73 | $487.5278 | $487.54 | $487.50 | $487.60 | |