| 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 | $55.98 | 13.119% | $63.324 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.67 | 12.729% | $18.7919 | $18.79 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.77 | 11.675% | $140.4536 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.77 | 13.836% | $282.0515 | $282.05 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.93 | 8.521% | $235.4146 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.29 | 12.702% | $51.0427 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.98 | 12.372% | $57.2872 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.39 | $848.3655 | $848.35 | $848.35 | $848.40 | |