| 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 | $56.50 | 8.760% | $61.4494 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.30 | 6.747% | $235.1636 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.89 | 7.860% | $265.217 | $265.22 | $265.20 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.98 | 4.430% | $187.9531 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.70 | 13.604% | $70.0937 | $70.09 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.61 | 6.644% | $155.2843 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.62 | 6.403% | $167.7124 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.60 | $1,142.8735 | $1,142.86 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.90 | |