| 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 | $60.75 | 7.593% | $65.3627 | $65.36 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.35 | 8.259% | $54.5084 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.35 | 8.782% | $174.4319 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.34 | 5.222% | $79.2743 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.71 | 4.636% | $8.0674 | $8.07 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.45 | 4.645% | $168.9494 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 5.680% | $146.8001 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.86 | $697.3942 | $697.39 | $697.35 | $697.40 | |