| 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 | $72.25 | 7.434% | $77.6211 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 4.630% | $39.592 | $39.59 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.66 | 9.352% | $12.7504 | $12.75 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.61 | 7.421% | $17.8426 | $17.84 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.54 | 12.335% | $223.0299 | $223.03 | $223.05 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 6.490% | $95.1595 | $95.16 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.45 | 5.705% | $182.2883 | $182.29 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.71 | $648.2838 | $648.28 | $648.30 | $648.30 | |