| 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 | $77.40 | 6.728% | $82.6075 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.27 | 3.543% | $6.4921 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.56 | 11.512% | $54.1502 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.25 | 10.870% | $16.9077 | $16.91 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.48 | 6.857% | $63.5585 | $63.56 | $63.55 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.77 | 8.658% | $104.0618 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.69 | 5.873% | $189.1845 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $481.42 | $516.9623 | $516.96 | $516.95 | $517.10 | |