| 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 | $70.66 | 8.252% | $76.4909 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.33 | 7.533% | $40.1421 | $40.14 | $40.15 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.74 | 8.579% | $27.9482 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 11.557% | $18.7193 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.71 | 5.643% | $249.0111 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.87 | 10.382% | $228.3472 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 10.547% | $91.4998 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.86 | $732.1586 | $732.16 | $732.15 | $732.00 | |