| 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 | $63.53 | 11.818% | $71.038 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.73 | 13.689% | $247.5351 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.48 | 5.440% | $118.5989 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.52 | 8.615% | $68.9922 | $68.99 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.66 | 9.392% | $270.9202 | $270.92 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.97 | 7.619% | $77.4534 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.77 | 11.464% | $30.9536 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.66 | $885.4914 | $885.49 | $885.50 | $885.50 | |