| 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 | $54.83 | 9.520% | $60.0498 | $60.05 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.92 | 12.368% | $250.4907 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.79 | 5.474% | $141.1137 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 3.473% | $79.9846 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.66 | 13.235% | $21.1297 | $21.13 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.51 | 11.531% | $28.4516 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.77 | 12.127% | $257.6342 | $257.63 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.78 | $838.8543 | $838.84 | $838.90 | $838.80 | |