| 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 | $59.28 | 8.360% | $64.2358 | $64.24 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.46 | 13.732% | $164.2972 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.77 | 4.192% | $139.3776 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.89 | 10.645% | $130.4394 | $130.44 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 10.558% | $259.6123 | $259.61 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.75 | 8.658% | $34.4989 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.68 | 10.416% | $205.0204 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.65 | $997.4816 | $997.49 | $997.50 | $997.40 | |