| 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 | $78.70 | 13.500% | $89.3245 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 6.222% | $7.9242 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.47 | 10.672% | $225.1843 | $225.18 | $225.20 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.30 | 5.124% | $5.5716 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.43 | 12.244% | $68.9515 | $68.95 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 10.743% | $44.7623 | $44.76 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 10.411% | $268.9281 | $268.93 | $268.95 | $268.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.35 | $710.6465 | $710.63 | $710.60 | $710.70 | |