| 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 | $70.31 | 6.320% | $74.7536 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 11.172% | $54.1964 | $54.20 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.34 | 4.364% | $158.9881 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.65 | 9.871% | $55.6497 | $55.65 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.78 | 10.506% | $95.8971 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.73 | 9.559% | $33.6675 | $33.67 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.87 | 4.294% | $66.6126 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.43 | $539.7650 | $539.77 | $539.75 | $539.80 | |