| 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 | $62.54 | 13.238% | $70.819 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.76 | 8.199% | $160.9568 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.39 | 3.540% | $9.7224 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.65 | 9.407% | $9.4637 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.34 | 13.171% | $116.9509 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.25 | 12.348% | $162.062 | $162.06 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.86 | 9.477% | $85.2388 | $85.24 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.79 | $615.2136 | $615.21 | $615.15 | $615.30 | |