| 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 | $57.27 | 7.425% | $61.5223 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.93 | 8.573% | $30.3244 | $30.32 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.53 | 5.540% | $15.335 | $15.34 | $15.35 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.72 | 13.169% | $283.7373 | $283.74 | $283.75 | $283.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.70 | 11.292% | $88.6997 | $88.70 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.58 | 4.186% | $145.4228 | $145.42 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.30 | 6.656% | $51.5148 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.03 | $676.5563 | $676.55 | $676.50 | $676.40 | |