| 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 | $78.50 | 3.850% | $81.5223 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.91 | 9.475% | $68.8707 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.33 | 12.678% | $81.5 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.46 | 4.763% | $120.9594 | $120.96 | $120.95 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.68 | 5.592% | $50.3463 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.35 | 8.851% | $172.3656 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.29 | 8.432% | $119.5897 | $119.59 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.52 | $695.1540 | $695.16 | $695.10 | $695.20 | |