| 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 | $57.80 | 3.780% | $59.9848 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.34 | 9.720% | $145.2034 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.36 | 13.820% | $276.9924 | $276.99 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.72 | 9.275% | $95.856 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.40 | 5.761% | $21.5752 | $21.58 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.61 | 10.867% | $231.2796 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.46 | 7.669% | $230.9069 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.69 | $1,061.7983 | $1,061.80 | $1,061.85 | $1,061.90 | |