| 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 | $58.25 | 3.326% | $60.1874 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.40 | 7.652% | $37.0323 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.26 | 8.723% | $206.8564 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.46 | 3.699% | $81.3622 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.88 | 12.359% | $156.0442 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.52 | 3.430% | $249.8041 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.89 | 12.791% | $240.1208 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.66 | $1,031.4074 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.40 | |