| 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 | $53.46 | 10.857% | $59.2642 | $59.26 | $59.25 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.61 | 6.646% | $60.3723 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.50 | 8.627% | $96.1349 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.72 | 11.290% | $232.2845 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.67 | 11.782% | $109.1775 | $109.18 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.94 | 3.130% | $42.2214 | $42.22 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.73 | 7.363% | $26.5509 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.63 | $626.0057 | $625.99 | $626.00 | $626.10 | |