| 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 | $73.50 | 6.347% | $78.165 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.96 | 5.135% | $72.5011 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.70 | 3.599% | $31.8049 | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.88 | 5.135% | $48.2359 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.67 | 9.221% | $116.506 | $116.51 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.59 | 6.543% | $239.2849 | $239.28 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.82 | 9.784% | $47.0095 | $47.01 | $47.00 | $47.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.12 | $633.5073 | $633.51 | $633.50 | $633.50 | |