| 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 | $68.71 | 4.500% | $71.802 | $71.80 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.72 | 4.280% | $230.1668 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.73 | 8.592% | $232.0937 | $232.09 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.71 | 4.200% | $5.9498 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.95 | 7.532% | $28.9799 | $28.98 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 5.487% | $83.9993 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.98 | 9.220% | $111.3826 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.43 | $764.3741 | $764.37 | $764.40 | $764.40 | |