| 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 | $72.64 | 13.812% | $82.673 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.69 | 13.563% | $232.4521 | $232.45 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.39 | 6.845% | $39.9493 | $39.95 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.81 | 5.727% | $53.7199 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.78 | 12.625% | $8.7622 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.80 | 8.301% | $60.432 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.52 | 7.534% | $75.833 | $75.83 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.63 | $553.8215 | $553.81 | $553.80 | $553.80 | |