| 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 | $72.64 | 5.307% | $76.495 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 4.333% | $38.3424 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.25 | 4.403% | $42.0222 | $42.02 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.31 | 12.753% | $44.3232 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.81 | 9.173% | $16.1685 | $16.17 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.77 | 12.281% | $107.5315 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 10.696% | $277.0389 | $277.04 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.80 | $601.9217 | $601.92 | $601.90 | $601.80 | |