| 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 | $52.93 | 13.104% | $59.8659 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.75 | 11.465% | $29.8169 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.98 | 5.559% | $30.591 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.60 | 11.167% | $267.4678 | $267.47 | $267.45 | $267.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.78 | 12.407% | $234.6833 | $234.68 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.91 | 6.374% | $56.2825 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.86 | 10.247% | $131.0396 | $131.04 | $131.05 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.81 | $809.7470 | $809.75 | $809.75 | $809.80 | |