| 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 | $72.85 | 4.396% | $76.0525 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.53 | 6.559% | $160.4033 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.58 | 11.240% | $155.2688 | $155.27 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.28 | 7.193% | $17.451 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.45 | 3.691% | $14.9833 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.72 | 4.496% | $62.405 | $62.41 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.33 | 12.765% | $69.1588 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.74 | $555.7227 | $555.72 | $555.70 | $555.90 | |