| 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 | $72.29 | 4.731% | $75.71 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.78 | 12.685% | $159.7648 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.60 | 12.482% | $91.7853 | $91.79 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.95 | 6.307% | $16.956 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.47 | 3.769% | $113.5959 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.56 | 3.830% | $52.4964 | $52.50 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.52 | 11.832% | $52.0242 | $52.02 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $518.17 | $562.3326 | $562.34 | $562.30 | $562.40 | |