| 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 | $57.79 | 5.825% | $61.1563 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.45 | 8.196% | $155.2072 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.41 | 3.499% | $182.5826 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.89 | 10.855% | $200.5256 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.83 | 8.776% | $261.9652 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.76 | 11.286% | $114.3575 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 13.789% | $284.9504 | $284.95 | $284.95 | $285.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.55 | $1,260.7448 | $1,260.76 | $1,260.75 | $1,260.90 | |