| 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 | $72.40 | 12.115% | $81.1713 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.86 | 6.442% | $50.9431 | $50.94 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.29 | 10.586% | $6.9559 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.57 | 4.610% | $94.7453 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.75 | 6.827% | $75.5801 | $75.58 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.95 | 8.548% | $16.2279 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.46 | 10.399% | $233.4497 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.28 | $559.0733 | $559.08 | $559.10 | $559.00 | |