| 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 | $78.27 | 3.650% | $81.1269 | $81.13 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.66 | 13.596% | $6.4295 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.29 | 7.474% | $56.1982 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.64 | 7.736% | $221.5483 | $221.55 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.40 | 7.435% | $255.0507 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.63 | 8.346% | $59.1894 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.44 | 8.130% | $38.3213 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.33 | $717.8643 | $717.87 | $717.90 | $717.80 | |