| 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 | $72.90 | 5.672% | $77.0349 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.35 | 11.445% | $67.2571 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.79 | 11.549% | $16.4981 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 7.830% | $268.3889 | $268.39 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.78 | 12.498% | $65.0013 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.98 | 11.427% | $74.6338 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 6.661% | $32.8409 | $32.84 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.49 | $601.6550 | $601.65 | $601.70 | $601.60 | |