| 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 | $5.30 | 7.762% | $5.7114 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.65 | 8.821% | $17.0305 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.51 | 4.514% | $40.2483 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.36 | 5.800% | $148.5009 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.91 | 12.726% | $69.7887 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.76 | 7.229% | $218.4898 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.71 | 4.667% | $87.6167 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.20 | $587.3863 | $587.39 | $587.40 | $587.30 | |