| 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 | $71.42 | 8.443% | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.95 | 6.580% | $68.1579 | $68.16 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.54 | 5.501% | $188.3615 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.74 | 7.664% | $147.2198 | $147.22 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.64 | 9.743% | $30.333 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.51 | 9.204% | $10.3853 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.80 | 3.608% | $64.0297 | $64.03 | $64.05 | $64.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.60 | $585.9372 | $585.94 | $585.95 | $586.00 | |