| 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 | $70.91 | 7.633% | $76.3226 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.76 | 3.188% | $52.3782 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.57 | 11.266% | $87.4217 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.37 | 13.460% | $44.6692 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.98 | 10.469% | $252.9519 | $252.95 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.34 | 12.503% | $52.1339 | $52.13 | $52.15 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.91 | 5.845% | $132.211 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.84 | $698.0885 | $698.08 | $698.05 | $698.10 | |