| 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 | $55.59 | 8.257% | $60.1801 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.28 | 8.716% | $187.2959 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.93 | 9.547% | $60.1742 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.73 | 10.568% | $45.0343 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.60 | 3.361% | $34.7293 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.41 | 5.795% | $20.5348 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.99 | 5.821% | $63.482 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $436.53 | $471.4306 | $471.42 | $471.50 | $471.40 | |