| 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 | $55.40 | 10.540% | $61.2392 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.44 | 12.767% | $187.6894 | $187.69 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.67 | 11.229% | $150.9044 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 6.220% | $18.5779 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.48 | 9.625% | $238.4125 | $238.41 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.84 | 11.560% | $180.5487 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.25 | 5.177% | $98.0776 | $98.08 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.57 | $935.4497 | $935.45 | $935.50 | $935.40 | |