| 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 | $216.77 | 8.665% | $235.5531 | $235.55 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.54 | 7.523% | $80.1476 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.83 | 4.468% | $177.418 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.46 | 7.336% | $31.6212 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.37 | 12.487% | $98.2799 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.25 | 8.384% | $69.6367 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.95 | 8.243% | $77.8808 | $77.88 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.17 | $770.5373 | $770.54 | $770.55 | $770.50 | |