| 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 | $58.46 | 7.345% | $62.7539 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.85 | 8.709% | $7.4466 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.29 | 12.786% | $198.8304 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.74 | 8.388% | $22.4797 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.47 | 3.389% | $132.8238 | $132.82 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.79 | 12.470% | $71.7446 | $71.74 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.64 | 12.463% | $161.5419 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.24 | $657.6209 | $657.61 | $657.65 | $657.50 | |