| 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 | $58.89 | 4.555% | $61.5724 | $61.57 | $61.55 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.51 | 12.831% | $31.0398 | $31.04 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.81 | 3.295% | $57.6489 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.65 | 13.720% | $125.8312 | $125.83 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.97 | 6.826% | $247.8043 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.80 | 7.156% | $170.1637 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.45 | 12.730% | $71.5272 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.08 | $765.5875 | $765.58 | $765.60 | $765.50 | |