| 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 | $54.75 | 6.379% | $58.2425 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.46 | 13.338% | $9.5884 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.81 | 5.507% | $68.3791 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.87 | 9.557% | $13.0044 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.35 | 5.605% | $167.2255 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.40 | 8.617% | $227.444 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.66 | 10.579% | $117.9436 | $117.94 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.30 | $661.8275 | $661.82 | $661.90 | $661.70 | |