| 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 | $57.26 | 5.457% | $60.3847 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.30 | 7.581% | $201.4992 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 10.315% | $158.6661 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.32 | 5.688% | $249.7619 | $249.76 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.25 | 10.441% | $269.7521 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.69 | 8.163% | $26.7054 | $26.71 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.66 | 6.742% | $263.2898 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.31 | $1,230.0592 | $1,230.06 | $1,230.05 | $1,230.20 | |