| 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 | $71.85 | 9.215% | $78.471 | $78.47 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.58 | 8.247% | $6.0402 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.80 | 9.220% | $252.0798 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 8.178% | $151.1463 | $151.15 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.54 | 10.544% | $93.4539 | $93.45 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 13.264% | $8.3136 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.68 | 5.367% | $123.9959 | $124.00 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.51 | $713.5007 | $713.50 | $713.50 | $713.50 | |