| 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 | $74.40 | 9.590% | $81.535 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.56 | 12.436% | $53.4746 | $53.47 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.34 | 5.563% | $210.4293 | $210.43 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.76 | 7.155% | $127.2573 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.75 | 7.805% | $227.199 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.48 | 5.543% | $29.0032 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.88 | 11.483% | $168.2056 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.17 | $897.1040 | $897.11 | $897.10 | $897.10 | |