| 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 | $58.30 | 3.815% | $60.5241 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.36 | 9.623% | $181.2726 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.58 | 12.188% | $69.0854 | $69.09 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.59 | 4.760% | $168.2341 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.63 | 9.408% | $210.7526 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.60 | 8.111% | $15.7842 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.61 | 8.222% | $7.1535 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.67 | $712.8065 | $712.79 | $712.80 | $712.90 | |