| 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 | $72.68 | 5.600% | $76.7501 | $76.75 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.66 | 7.475% | $45.8488 | $45.85 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.49 | 8.619% | $54.8417 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.91 | 4.429% | $236.9598 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.75 | 9.767% | $17.2883 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.37 | 4.484% | $148.7539 | $148.75 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.72 | 4.672% | $22.7348 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.58 | $603.1774 | $603.17 | $603.20 | $603.20 | |