| 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 | $55.67 | 9.264% | $60.8273 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.66 | 6.613% | $65.7376 | $65.74 | $65.75 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.44 | 10.243% | $36.8653 | $36.87 | $36.85 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 11.691% | $8.2205 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.89 | 7.440% | $240.5474 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.32 | 13.822% | $37.9255 | $37.93 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.63 | 9.460% | $88.2576 | $88.26 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.97 | $538.3812 | $538.40 | $538.40 | $538.30 | |