| 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 | $64.77 | 5.639% | $68.4224 | $68.42 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.90 | 5.803% | $246.4152 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.53 | 8.234% | $14.6441 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.87 | 3.476% | $9.1783 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.35 | 11.156% | $173.7924 | $173.79 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.41 | 3.313% | $21.0862 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.60 | 6.181% | $19.7497 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.43 | $553.2883 | $553.29 | $553.30 | $553.20 | |