| 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 | $73.99 | 12.799% | $83.46 | $83.46 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.28 | 11.750% | $26.0154 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.66 | 5.705% | $33.4662 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.36 | 5.680% | $39.482 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.53 | 13.763% | $174.6603 | $174.66 | $174.65 | $174.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.28 | 12.366% | $73.3525 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 10.107% | $137.9531 | $137.95 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.39 | $568.3895 | $568.39 | $568.35 | $568.60 | |