| 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 | $64.92 | 8.600% | $70.5031 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.68 | 11.736% | $35.398 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.83 | 11.351% | $130.0914 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.84 | 12.650% | $201.4633 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.64 | 11.199% | $164.1742 | $164.17 | $164.15 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.37 | 3.309% | $32.408 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.79 | 8.493% | $78.9721 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.07 | $713.0101 | $713.00 | $712.95 | $713.10 | |