| 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 | $75.96 | 4.205% | $79.1541 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.31 | 10.466% | $270.9841 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.25 | 13.335% | $41.0839 | $41.08 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.39 | 13.763% | $58.4628 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.25 | 9.783% | $132.0141 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.88 | 8.842% | $16.1957 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.67 | 7.133% | $113.2074 | $113.21 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.71 | $711.1021 | $711.09 | $711.10 | $711.20 | |