| 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 | $70.36 | 11.214% | $78.2502 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.32 | 5.517% | $145.9511 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.73 | 8.333% | $32.2074 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.49 | 10.117% | $257.1122 | $257.11 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.77 | 6.179% | $44.351 | $44.35 | $44.35 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.56 | 8.323% | $29.8538 | $29.85 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.79 | 13.418% | $9.9694 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.02 | $597.6951 | $597.69 | $597.65 | $597.90 | |