| 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 | $64.56 | 4.625% | $67.5459 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.53 | 4.272% | $211.1821 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.93 | 6.480% | $31.8695 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.62 | 8.787% | $10.4653 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.72 | 11.655% | $207.3657 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.74 | 3.742% | $76.4994 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.87 | 6.766% | $178.1604 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.97 | $783.0883 | $783.10 | $783.05 | $783.20 | |