| 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 | $77.26 | 5.456% | $81.4753 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.89 | 11.401% | $62.262 | $62.26 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.66 | 8.540% | $262.2978 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.36 | 7.809% | $62.9173 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.88 | 11.845% | $88.2233 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.52 | 7.839% | $115.9485 | $115.95 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.27 | 9.862% | $38.7483 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.84 | $711.8725 | $711.88 | $711.85 | $711.80 | |