| 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 | $64.38 | 3.736% | $66.7852 | $66.79 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.47 | 5.181% | $36.2559 | $36.26 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 9.831% | $159.0243 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.95 | 9.155% | $18.5018 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.57 | 9.694% | $137.7428 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.52 | 4.228% | $239.2241 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.94 | 6.505% | $158.6285 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.62 | $816.1626 | $816.16 | $816.15 | $816.10 | |