| 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 | $71.40 | 4.217% | $74.4109 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.63 | 11.791% | $16.355 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.91 | 4.181% | $19.7006 | $19.70 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.87 | 11.814% | $85.9514 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.48 | 8.158% | $187.6325 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.64 | 6.631% | $80.6557 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.45 | 4.573% | $123.8667 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.38 | $588.5728 | $588.58 | $588.55 | $588.70 | |