| 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 | $55.84 | 11.776% | $62.4157 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.48 | 4.288% | $92.274 | $92.27 | $92.25 | $92.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.36 | 10.399% | $89.8206 | $89.82 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.68 | 13.237% | $170.6255 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.39 | 7.705% | $269.6825 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.65 | 3.864% | $192.8235 | $192.82 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.92 | 5.640% | $88.6531 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.32 | $966.2949 | $966.29 | $966.25 | $966.30 | |