| 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 | $80.86 | 6.781% | $86.3431 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 11.847% | $40.5781 | $40.58 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.80 | 3.108% | $68.8761 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.86 | 11.388% | $59.9936 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.33 | 4.110% | $130.4811 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.41 | 3.660% | $190.1228 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.62 | 10.487% | $36.0409 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.16 | $612.4357 | $612.43 | $612.50 | $612.40 | |