| 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 | $56.40 | 11.244% | $62.7416 | $62.74 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.74 | 11.302% | $88.7522 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.37 | 7.474% | $84.2274 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.68 | 5.623% | $252.101 | $252.10 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.66 | 12.709% | $18.7773 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.56 | 12.591% | $184.1538 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.93 | 13.144% | $25.9439 | $25.94 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.34 | $716.6972 | $716.69 | $716.75 | $716.70 | |