| 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 | $70.45 | 8.334% | $76.3213 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.30 | 10.777% | $16.9489 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.87 | 9.646% | $74.4167 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.96 | 6.671% | $249.5675 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.83 | 13.685% | $10.0384 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.47 | 4.715% | $76.9341 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.47 | 7.503% | $90.8078 | $90.81 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.35 | $595.0347 | $595.04 | $595.00 | $594.90 | |