| 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 | $56.97 | 6.114% | $60.4531 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.86 | 3.849% | $91.2417 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.53 | 9.590% | $88.2528 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.97 | 12.424% | $255.1688 | $255.17 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.90 | 8.572% | $16.1772 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.46 | 13.132% | $36.7226 | $36.72 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.65 | 4.410% | $243.954 | $243.95 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.34 | $791.9702 | $791.96 | $791.95 | $792.10 | |