| 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 | $56.96 | 5.659% | $60.1834 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.49 | 5.143% | $59.3953 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.83 | 9.143% | $30.3745 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.79 | 4.250% | $8.1211 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.36 | 7.707% | $18.6979 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.26 | 10.584% | $173.9044 | $173.90 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.61 | 11.674% | $15.1988 | $15.20 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $337.30 | $365.8754 | $365.87 | $365.85 | $365.90 | |