| 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 | $66.84 | 5.479% | $70.5022 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.30 | 5.869% | $87.1302 | $87.13 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.80 | 3.206% | $254.7124 | $254.71 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.68 | 9.632% | $182.7346 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 6.864% | $257.9697 | $257.97 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 9.605% | $173.0115 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.59 | 10.195% | $258.5065 | $258.51 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.46 | $1,284.5671 | $1,284.56 | $1,284.55 | $1,284.50 | |