| 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 | $77.28 | 6.680% | $82.4423 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.95 | 5.627% | $14.735 | $14.74 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.88 | 11.443% | $62.2743 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.79 | 10.783% | $40.7571 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.96 | 10.828% | $69.7773 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.69 | 5.641% | $218.3494 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.61 | 12.298% | $260.0934 | $260.09 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.16 | $748.4288 | $748.43 | $748.45 | $748.40 | |