| 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 | $71.53 | 9.721% | $78.4834 | $78.48 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.43 | 11.778% | $87.6675 | $87.67 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 5.187% | $18.4603 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.58 | 7.619% | $103.9384 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.36 | 4.621% | $16.0698 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.69 | 8.316% | $42.9906 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.91 | 3.445% | $259.5538 | $259.55 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.05 | $607.1638 | $607.16 | $607.15 | $607.30 | |