| 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 | $73.27 | 12.573% | $82.4822 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.36 | 8.266% | $16.6297 | $16.63 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.76 | 6.459% | $73.2012 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.74 | 10.756% | $155.878 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.55 | 6.126% | $39.8503 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.48 | 8.484% | $247.8642 | $247.86 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.84 | 4.579% | $23.8858 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.00 | $639.7914 | $639.79 | $639.85 | $639.90 | |