| 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 | $55.69 | 5.517% | $58.7624 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.28 | 7.573% | $70.2237 | $70.22 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.97 | 3.454% | $61.0068 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.57 | 4.148% | $6.8425 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.76 | 11.579% | $66.6796 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.33 | 5.248% | $242.4177 | $242.42 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.83 | 13.864% | $163.7706 | $163.77 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.43 | $669.7033 | $669.70 | $669.65 | $669.70 | |