| 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 | $57.88 | 5.495% | $61.0605 | $61.06 | $61.05 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 8.617% | $126.7669 | $126.77 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.37 | 12.236% | $131.7314 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.39 | 13.221% | $122.7202 | $122.72 | $122.70 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.47 | 12.713% | $9.5468 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.95 | 7.201% | $249.7247 | $249.72 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.73 | 11.308% | $96.5374 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.50 | $798.0879 | $798.09 | $798.05 | $798.00 | |