| 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 | $42.50 | 7.639% | $45.7466 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.42 | 13.663% | $80.0415 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.89 | 6.643% | $26.5434 | $26.54 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.99 | 13.597% | $77.2346 | $77.23 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.91 | 7.872% | $146.6088 | $146.61 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.62 | 8.647% | $234.2647 | $234.26 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 10.862% | $6.4078 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.11 | $616.8474 | $616.84 | $616.85 | $616.70 | |