| 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 | $20.82 | 13.600% | $23.6515 | $23.65 | $23.65 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.25 | 6.650% | $75.9881 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.45 | 13.682% | $277.8956 | $277.90 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.82 | 11.143% | $59.8172 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.88 | 8.306% | $88.681 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.61 | 5.835% | $17.5792 | $17.58 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.92 | 7.782% | $248.8902 | $248.89 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.75 | $792.5028 | $792.51 | $792.55 | $792.60 | |