| 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 | $44.64 | 6.500% | $47.5416 | $47.54 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.82 | 8.181% | $79.8592 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.30 | 11.542% | $195.5331 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.58 | 8.289% | $267.019 | $267.02 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 10.748% | $40.7774 | $40.78 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.77 | 7.320% | $24.4368 | $24.44 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.39 | 5.251% | $89.8738 | $89.87 | $89.85 | $89.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.32 | $745.0409 | $745.04 | $745.05 | $745.00 | |