| 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 | $65.30 | 6.358% | $69.4518 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.74 | 5.596% | $185.5744 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 10.341% | $37.0304 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.59 | 5.362% | $16.4259 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.64 | 5.790% | $94.8302 | $94.83 | $94.85 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.38 | 6.835% | $32.4565 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.60 | 9.783% | $87.3873 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.81 | $523.1565 | $523.16 | $523.20 | $523.20 | |