| 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 | $77.98 | 5.831% | $82.527 | $82.53 | $82.55 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.61 | 6.819% | $74.3567 | $74.36 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.31 | 12.233% | $60.9537 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.93 | 10.695% | $106.1897 | $106.19 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.36 | 8.607% | $59.0388 | $59.04 | $59.05 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.56 | 3.317% | $172.0848 | $172.08 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.81 | 3.499% | $135.387 | $135.39 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.56 | $690.5377 | $690.54 | $690.60 | $690.60 | |