| 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 | $77.44 | 9.444% | $84.7534 | $84.75 | $84.75 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.84 | 12.572% | $172.055 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.40 | 3.435% | $49.0282 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.97 | 9.273% | $17.4509 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.42 | 7.235% | $43.3444 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.88 | 6.401% | $265.8748 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.39 | 10.169% | $18.0567 | $18.06 | $18.05 | $18.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.34 | $650.5634 | $650.56 | $650.55 | $650.70 | |