| 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 | $78.32 | 6.608% | $83.4954 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.91 | 7.276% | $40.6683 | $40.67 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.26 | 3.842% | $72.9594 | $72.96 | $72.95 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.74 | 11.236% | $256.6659 | $256.67 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.81 | 13.326% | $76.8464 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.71 | 5.756% | $148.8093 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.46 | 9.330% | $30.022 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.21 | $709.4667 | $709.48 | $709.40 | $709.50 | |