| 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 | $66.70 | 5.175% | $70.1517 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.25 | 8.276% | $240.6434 | $240.64 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.68 | 9.461% | $240.4639 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.78 | 5.401% | $9.2542 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.35 | 10.609% | $11.448 | $11.45 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.97 | 10.811% | $97.4804 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.55 | 9.345% | $158.0582 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.28 | $827.4998 | $827.49 | $827.50 | $827.60 | |