| 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 | $42.75 | 11.502% | $47.6671 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.72 | 11.848% | $77.9804 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.81 | 9.571% | $85.2572 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.50 | 6.327% | $32.4297 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.63 | 5.314% | $19.62 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.59 | 12.448% | $188.4516 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.65 | 10.837% | $121.5328 | $121.53 | $121.55 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $516.65 | $572.9388 | $572.94 | $572.95 | $573.00 | |