| 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 | $71.80 | 9.785% | $78.8256 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.29 | 5.236% | $13.9859 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.53 | 12.345% | $281.4579 | $281.46 | $281.45 | $281.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.98 | 13.327% | $172.2344 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.78 | 5.491% | $34.5799 | $34.58 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.68 | 3.575% | $57.6706 | $57.67 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.64 | 13.396% | $68.7633 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.70 | $707.5176 | $707.52 | $707.55 | $707.60 | |