| 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 | $56.38 | 8.288% | $61.0528 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 5.440% | $98.7867 | $98.79 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.28 | 9.847% | $180.4567 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.91 | 13.847% | $7.8668 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.74 | 10.420% | $137.7379 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.34 | 7.615% | $227.4335 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.84 | 8.565% | $100.7917 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.18 | $814.1261 | $814.13 | $814.15 | $814.20 | |