| 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 | $63.78 | 12.102% | $71.4987 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.72 | 12.669% | $151.7877 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.47 | 3.618% | $71.9834 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.30 | 10.159% | $108.2863 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 12.742% | $280.0286 | $280.03 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.36 | 6.334% | $73.7533 | $73.75 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.52 | 10.825% | $49.3393 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.53 | $806.6773 | $806.68 | $806.75 | $806.70 | |