| 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 | $65.96 | 7.816% | $71.1154 | $71.12 | $71.10 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 11.517% | $86.4034 | $86.40 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.41 | 8.740% | $24.3686 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.26 | 12.302% | $268.6938 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.99 | 3.379% | $33.0709 | $33.07 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.76 | 6.217% | $27.3615 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.74 | 3.413% | $8.0042 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $470.60 | $519.0178 | $519.01 | $518.95 | $519.10 | |