| 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 | $64.91 | 6.538% | $69.1538 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.42 | 12.235% | $177.8027 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.94 | 10.771% | $90.7658 | $90.77 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.61 | 3.449% | $13.0449 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.69 | 11.293% | $35.2688 | $35.27 | $35.25 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.65 | 12.819% | $103.3986 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.41 | 9.610% | $39.909 | $39.91 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $477.63 | $529.3436 | $529.34 | $529.30 | $529.40 | |