| 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 | $72.84 | 6.375% | $77.4836 | $77.48 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.75 | 6.666% | $136.2658 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.27 | 4.114% | $245.9901 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.35 | 6.119% | $73.5935 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.60 | 8.726% | $87.6332 | $87.63 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.51 | 10.143% | $61.1404 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.48 | 6.247% | $208.7541 | $208.75 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.80 | $890.8607 | $890.85 | $890.90 | $890.90 | |