| 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 | $75.74 | 6.172% | $80.4147 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.62 | 6.622% | $53.9721 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.61 | 13.729% | $195.1703 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.45 | 10.237% | $97.5046 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.69 | 11.595% | $8.5817 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.40 | 12.313% | $170.0419 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.44 | 11.492% | $77.42 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.95 | $683.1053 | $683.09 | $683.05 | $683.10 | |