| 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 | $60.71 | 8.452% | $65.8412 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.32 | 8.755% | $258.0974 | $258.10 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.54 | 9.779% | $64.2646 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.37 | 6.409% | $19.5473 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.98 | 12.271% | $237.9921 | $237.99 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.25 | 6.818% | $87.8578 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.90 | 5.792% | $150.1188 | $150.12 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.07 | $883.7192 | $883.72 | $883.70 | $883.70 | |