| 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 | $74.78 | 8.723% | $81.3031 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.90 | 11.186% | $14.343 | $14.34 | $14.35 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.49 | 13.180% | $40.1676 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.94 | 8.665% | $60.7872 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.99 | 12.829% | $268.5217 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.72 | 12.437% | $22.1726 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.51 | 10.145% | $172.3879 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.33 | $659.6831 | $659.68 | $659.65 | $659.70 | |