| 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 | $238.71 | 9.192% | $260.6522 | $260.65 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.39 | 5.872% | $74.5233 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.47 | 10.298% | $79.933 | $79.93 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.76 | 5.241% | $115.5125 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.48 | 5.258% | $69.9755 | $69.98 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.54 | 5.265% | $10.0423 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.65 | 6.506% | $7.0826 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.00 | $617.7214 | $617.71 | $617.75 | $617.70 | |