| 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 | $70.85 | 9.200% | $77.3682 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.35 | 5.607% | $130.2662 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.82 | 13.468% | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 6.874% | $145.1135 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.65 | 6.682% | $7.0944 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.75 | 4.319% | $17.4734 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.39 | 10.584% | $157.4606 | $157.46 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.59 | $608.3263 | $608.32 | $608.25 | $608.50 | |