| 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 | 8.625% | $69.9762 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.48 | 11.351% | $174.242 | $174.24 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 13.329% | $32.0268 | $32.03 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.55 | 11.853% | $215.373 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.80 | 13.600% | $114.5088 | $114.51 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.55 | 9.178% | $61.7402 | $61.74 | $61.75 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.85 | 5.330% | $20.908 | $20.91 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.91 | $688.7750 | $688.78 | $688.80 | $688.70 | |