| 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 | $57.36 | 8.657% | $62.3257 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.32 | 8.456% | $41.5603 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.80 | 9.790% | $189.7171 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.66 | 9.144% | $78.2126 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 9.425% | $218.1716 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.70 | 4.717% | $85.5538 | $85.55 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.35 | 9.805% | $21.2473 | $21.25 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.57 | $696.7884 | $696.79 | $696.75 | $696.80 | |