| 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 | $71.29 | 8.581% | $77.4074 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 6.577% | $51.6472 | $51.65 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.87 | 5.152% | $21.9452 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.30 | 7.241% | $13.1906 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.26 | 6.839% | $119.9375 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.60 | 7.605% | $145.9124 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.70 | 5.634% | $147.5707 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.48 | $577.6110 | $577.62 | $577.60 | $577.50 | |