| 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 | $54.72 | 8.161% | $59.1857 | $59.19 | $59.20 | $59.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.36 | 8.540% | $268.4845 | $268.48 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.57 | 4.122% | $6.8408 | $6.84 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.79 | 12.511% | $146.028 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.51 | 13.381% | $87.8816 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.95 | 4.267% | $130.2816 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.40 | 3.220% | $13.8315 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.30 | $712.5337 | $712.53 | $712.65 | $712.50 | |