| 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 | $71.47 | 5.775% | $75.5974 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.52 | 6.199% | $81.2635 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 3.350% | $257.7239 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.39 | 12.658% | $37.6165 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.27 | 5.748% | $161.0225 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.63 | 10.159% | $236.4343 | $236.43 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.30 | 9.684% | $232.8591 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.95 | $1,082.5172 | $1,082.51 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.50 | |