| 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 | $67.42 | 5.750% | $71.2967 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.40 | 13.294% | $10.6496 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.67 | 10.355% | $156.3399 | $156.34 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.44 | 12.528% | $7.2468 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 11.453% | $51.8145 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.66 | 8.443% | $173.1401 | $173.14 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.45 | 13.461% | $34.5489 | $34.55 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.53 | $505.0365 | $505.04 | $505.05 | $504.80 | |