| 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 | $56.42 | 6.638% | $60.1652 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.86 | 7.651% | $173.1674 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.32 | 12.748% | $68.0096 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.35 | 4.453% | $248.9637 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.49 | 4.353% | $21.3819 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.47 | 5.175% | $166.6708 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.48 | 8.352% | $239.978 | $239.98 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.39 | $978.3366 | $978.34 | $978.30 | $978.50 | |