| 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 | $53.96 | 8.393% | $58.4889 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.56 | 6.844% | $79.6629 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.39 | 5.719% | $128.3323 | $128.33 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.95 | 12.704% | $259.1628 | $259.16 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.51 | 6.689% | $78.4271 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.90 | 13.766% | $46.5303 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.83 | 8.407% | $120.1475 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.10 | $770.7518 | $770.75 | $770.80 | $770.70 | |