| 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 | $62.84 | 13.714% | $71.4579 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.93 | 4.355% | $38.5383 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 11.481% | $8.3834 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.92 | 9.244% | $28.316 | $28.32 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.96 | 4.616% | $84.6971 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.61 | 8.319% | $68.9017 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.96 | 6.225% | $230.4658 | $230.47 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.74 | $530.7602 | $530.77 | $530.75 | $530.80 | |