| 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 | $59.73 | 3.625% | $61.8952 | $61.90 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.68 | 8.475% | $235.0436 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.95 | 4.812% | $221.1009 | $221.10 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.63 | 13.576% | $158.5862 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 11.123% | $43.2268 | $43.23 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.78 | 9.378% | $257.8914 | $257.89 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.29 | 6.752% | $160.4376 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.96 | $1,138.1817 | $1,138.19 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.10 | |