| 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 | $78.44 | 6.440% | $83.4915 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.79 | 4.463% | $7.093 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.73 | 11.107% | $258.5793 | $258.58 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.84 | 12.762% | $145.2826 | $145.28 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.59 | 8.493% | $82.0099 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.52 | 10.486% | $69.0758 | $69.08 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.39 | 13.872% | $34.6057 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.30 | $680.1378 | $680.14 | $680.20 | $680.20 | |