| 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 | $76.40 | 6.430% | $81.3125 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.95 | 8.596% | $33.6105 | $33.61 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.67 | 8.315% | $63.5484 | $63.55 | $63.55 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.58 | 9.414% | $14.8584 | $14.86 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.35 | 5.586% | $256.9435 | $256.94 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.81 | 9.121% | $42.3499 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.46 | 12.216% | $102.6328 | $102.63 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.22 | $595.2560 | $595.25 | $595.25 | $595.10 | |