| 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 | $76.73 | 6.257% | $81.531 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.91 | 4.768% | $228.2999 | $228.30 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 9.653% | $49.7386 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.69 | 3.248% | $170.0391 | $170.04 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.35 | 12.202% | $22.8331 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.68 | 7.849% | $74.0707 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.36 | 5.156% | $56.1112 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.08 | $682.6236 | $682.62 | $682.65 | $682.50 | |