| 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 | $99.45 | 5.348% | $104.7686 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.40 | 11.350% | $67.2554 | $67.26 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.58 | 9.698% | $18.1879 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.55 | 11.514% | $71.9823 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.43 | 12.403% | $236.5296 | $236.53 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 12.803% | $45.6965 | $45.70 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 4.131% | $237.1584 | $237.16 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.67 | $781.5787 | $781.59 | $781.60 | $781.70 | |