| 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 | $42.86 | 13.731% | $48.7451 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.42 | 7.483% | $76.7644 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 5.589% | $116.4224 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.40 | 10.191% | $259.3896 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.85 | 9.788% | $81.0784 | $81.08 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.37 | 6.203% | $17.3854 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 12.734% | $88.4511 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.62 | $688.2364 | $688.24 | $688.25 | $688.30 | |