| 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 | $55.53 | 9.356% | $60.7254 | $60.73 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.47 | 12.297% | $18.4953 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.91 | 12.870% | $11.1854 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.26 | 13.537% | $276.1901 | $276.19 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.50 | 9.420% | $190.9379 | $190.94 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 7.609% | $89.2617 | $89.26 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.50 | 4.136% | $177.5519 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.12 | $824.3477 | $824.36 | $824.40 | $824.40 | |