| 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 | $77.47 | 6.478% | $82.4885 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.47 | 12.131% | $148.5399 | $148.54 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.88 | 6.661% | $30.8037 | $30.80 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.83 | 3.344% | $246.8165 | $246.82 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.43 | 8.829% | $22.2338 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.38 | 7.211% | $69.0224 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.88 | 12.381% | $32.4556 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.34 | $632.3604 | $632.36 | $632.35 | $632.30 | |