| 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 | $57.68 | 4.661% | $60.3685 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.56 | 7.117% | $189.1258 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.39 | 4.733% | $90.4788 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.81 | 3.597% | $140.6951 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 12.360% | $162.6636 | $162.66 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.89 | 7.440% | $235.1754 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.39 | 5.451% | $210.2587 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.49 | $1,088.7659 | $1,088.78 | $1,088.80 | $1,088.90 | |