| 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 | $57.71 | 11.847% | $64.5469 | $64.55 | $64.55 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.30 | 5.477% | $33.0143 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.71 | 11.695% | $185.0898 | $185.09 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.90 | 3.462% | $53.6968 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.39 | 12.731% | $273.2487 | $273.25 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.46 | 4.591% | $18.2616 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.40 | 8.365% | $161.8973 | $161.90 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.87 | $789.7554 | $789.76 | $789.75 | $789.70 | |