| 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 | $57.77 | 5.565% | $60.9849 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.37 | 7.447% | $190.5787 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.42 | 3.293% | $42.784 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.33 | 5.247% | $40.3412 | $40.34 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.64 | 12.563% | $276.4998 | $276.50 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.81 | 5.838% | $91.878 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.36 | 8.437% | $137.021 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.70 | $840.0876 | $840.08 | $840.15 | $840.10 | |