| 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 | $53.79 | 6.865% | $57.4827 | $57.48 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 12.522% | $178.7187 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.90 | 12.797% | $25.8305 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.41 | 8.789% | $171.2448 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.93 | 10.829% | $75.2861 | $75.29 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.86 | 7.435% | $41.7492 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.97 | 8.699% | $158.6679 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.69 | $708.9799 | $708.98 | $709.00 | $708.90 | |