| 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 | $71.55 | 10.845% | $79.3096 | $79.31 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.59 | 5.618% | $16.4658 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.89 | 10.178% | $118.871 | $118.87 | $118.85 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.34 | 13.120% | $8.303 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.82 | 11.675% | $245.484 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.38 | 5.368% | $5.6688 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.74 | 11.560% | $213.9051 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $619.31 | $688.0073 | $688.01 | $687.95 | $688.10 | |