| 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 | $57.77 | 6.782% | $61.688 | $61.69 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.69 | 12.725% | $19.9411 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.69 | 13.350% | $152.6711 | $152.67 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.34 | 11.643% | $27.1739 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.73 | 13.104% | $161.4333 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.81 | 8.616% | $111.6681 | $111.67 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.70 | 4.861% | $251.3518 | $251.35 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.73 | $785.9273 | $785.92 | $785.90 | $786.00 | |