| 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 | $53.90 | 13.700% | $61.2843 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.49 | 4.472% | $60.061 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.64 | 13.451% | $31.3579 | $31.36 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.98 | 12.395% | $46.0595 | $46.06 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.78 | 6.675% | $263.2526 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.42 | 10.585% | $182.9297 | $182.93 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.80 | 8.424% | $209.0415 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.01 | $853.9865 | $853.98 | $854.00 | $854.10 | |