| 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 | $72.82 | 10.402% | $80.3947 | $80.39 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.32 | 5.789% | $58.5225 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.51 | 11.270% | $15.0326 | $15.03 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 13.190% | $161.2505 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.45 | 9.581% | $106.7867 | $106.79 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.96 | 11.188% | $54.4376 | $54.44 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.56 | 8.756% | $138.7292 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.08 | $615.1538 | $615.15 | $615.20 | $615.10 | |