| 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 | $76.98 | 5.551% | $81.2532 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.42 | 7.617% | $6.909 | $6.91 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.49 | 13.141% | $109.1698 | $109.17 | $109.15 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.97 | 13.269% | $58.8659 | $58.87 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.54 | 6.260% | $5.8868 | $5.89 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.47 | 6.612% | $251.0393 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.51 | 10.434% | $104.3712 | $104.37 | $104.35 | $104.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.38 | $617.4952 | $617.50 | $617.45 | $617.60 | |