| 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 | $55.47 | 8.560% | $60.2182 | $60.22 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.38 | 8.557% | $27.5518 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.44 | 8.283% | $186.7232 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.44 | 10.865% | $68.1155 | $68.12 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.48 | 8.850% | $272.6475 | $272.65 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.86 | 6.584% | $195.9653 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.82 | 12.352% | $131.2496 | $131.25 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.89 | $942.4711 | $942.48 | $942.40 | $942.40 | |