| 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 | $55.78 | 8.385% | $60.4572 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 10.356% | $39.3861 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.78 | 6.511% | $193.6157 | $193.62 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.64 | 11.822% | $275.7978 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.94 | 13.720% | $194.393 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.38 | 7.747% | $145.8679 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.76 | 8.453% | $200.3778 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.97 | $1,109.8955 | $1,109.91 | $1,109.90 | $1,110.00 | |