| 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 | $62.48 | 13.133% | $70.6855 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.60 | 6.562% | $84.8234 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.87 | 4.742% | $182.1149 | $182.11 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.32 | 3.868% | $123.9353 | $123.94 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.94 | 3.181% | $19.5425 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.35 | 12.708% | $35.334 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.83 | 5.841% | $69.6751 | $69.68 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.39 | $586.1107 | $586.11 | $586.15 | $586.00 | |