| 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 | $58.37 | 3.800% | $60.5881 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.99 | 4.735% | $163.3761 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.60 | 5.200% | $261.5272 | $261.53 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 6.735% | $150.2509 | $150.25 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.53 | 5.534% | $74.4331 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.93 | 8.870% | $84.8424 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.56 | 9.468% | $33.4534 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.75 | $828.4712 | $828.47 | $828.55 | $828.50 | |