| 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 | $61.47 | 6.531% | $65.4846 | $65.48 | $65.50 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.78 | 13.402% | $39.4412 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.46 | 7.600% | $87.651 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.25 | 6.176% | $213.6792 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.53 | 8.734% | $124.5331 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.67 | 6.243% | $157.9515 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.62 | 8.481% | $215.465 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.78 | $904.2056 | $904.20 | $904.25 | $904.30 | |