| 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 | $66.45 | 8.617% | $72.176 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.91 | 10.250% | $81.4858 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 8.679% | $158.9974 | $159.00 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.63 | 11.302% | $261.1479 | $261.15 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.73 | 8.848% | $215.2252 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.95 | 6.553% | $24.4539 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.61 | 6.219% | $53.7574 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.58 | $867.2436 | $867.26 | $867.30 | $867.30 | |