| 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 | $64.75 | 7.225% | $69.4282 | $69.43 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.51 | 9.844% | $136.7668 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 13.585% | $51.5222 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.65 | 5.387% | $244.129 | $244.13 | $244.15 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.65 | 4.416% | $7.9878 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.64 | 9.223% | $28.0048 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 3.314% | $6.86 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.20 | $544.6988 | $544.70 | $544.70 | $544.70 | |