| 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 | $71.59 | 11.364% | $79.7255 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.84 | 9.450% | $51.2664 | $51.27 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.34 | 10.625% | $31.3511 | $31.35 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.40 | 8.739% | $172.2426 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.65 | 9.370% | $219.4509 | $219.45 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.82 | 6.447% | $22.1623 | $22.16 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.53 | 13.642% | $36.9677 | $36.97 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.17 | $613.1665 | $613.17 | $613.15 | $613.30 | |