| 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 | $71.70 | 7.805% | $77.2962 | $77.30 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.80 | 11.649% | $86.8629 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.46 | 4.322% | $33.8629 | $33.86 | $33.85 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.88 | 8.206% | $20.4293 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.76 | 3.218% | $249.5398 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.71 | 11.743% | $60.0172 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.38 | 10.204% | $124.9493 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.69 | $652.9576 | $652.96 | $652.95 | $652.90 | |