| 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 | $50.72 | 11.865% | $56.7379 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.68 | 5.211% | $102.7701 | $102.77 | $102.75 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.87 | 7.497% | $234.2037 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.63 | 11.410% | $12.957 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.44 | 5.607% | $183.1648 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.41 | 4.459% | $137.2696 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.50 | 7.391% | $40.2716 | $40.27 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.25 | $767.3747 | $767.37 | $767.30 | $767.50 | |