| 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 | $70.63 | 12.805% | $79.6742 | $79.67 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.89 | 6.338% | $25.4041 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.60 | 8.278% | $107.8449 | $107.84 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.72 | 10.136% | $78.9895 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.50 | 13.760% | $68.8248 | $68.82 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.73 | 10.170% | $59.1943 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.38 | 3.225% | $231.6163 | $231.62 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.45 | $651.5481 | $651.53 | $651.50 | $651.50 | |