| 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 | $76.60 | 6.391% | $81.4955 | $81.50 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.68 | 11.119% | $157.4334 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.28 | 11.535% | $38.2342 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.91 | 12.544% | $282.3842 | $282.38 | $282.40 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.73 | 8.697% | $59.4899 | $59.49 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.66 | 5.611% | $177.0674 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.87 | 3.121% | $19.4589 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.73 | $815.5635 | $815.56 | $815.60 | $815.60 | |