| 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 | $65.75 | 7.750% | $70.8456 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 6.599% | $41.2858 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.68 | 13.680% | $117.8634 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.32 | 9.536% | $74.835 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.45 | 5.234% | $258.2969 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.42 | 3.602% | $188.9908 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.59 | 13.592% | $44.9711 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.94 | $797.0886 | $797.10 | $797.10 | $797.10 | |