| 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 | $66.35 | 6.775% | $70.8452 | $70.85 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.99 | 7.256% | $264.9116 | $264.91 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.75 | 11.196% | $40.8645 | $40.86 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.57 | 5.502% | $148.3042 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.77 | 5.731% | $52.6223 | $52.62 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.97 | 7.449% | $94.5229 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.65 | 13.196% | $189.7731 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.05 | $861.8438 | $861.83 | $861.75 | $861.80 | |