| 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 | $53.97 | 11.665% | $60.2656 | $60.27 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.80 | 8.355% | $97.3028 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.61 | 12.739% | $157.3949 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 3.744% | $40.8336 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 10.761% | $6.4131 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.99 | 8.162% | $87.6004 | $87.60 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.91 | 12.524% | $167.5595 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.43 | $617.3699 | $617.36 | $617.35 | $617.40 | |