| 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 | $59.90 | 5.840% | $63.3982 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 10.275% | $94.6711 | $94.67 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.94 | 10.668% | $201.3494 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.52 | 7.106% | $160.1449 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.41 | 7.426% | $41.2623 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 10.439% | $89.2347 | $89.23 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.90 | 3.554% | $56.8511 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.32 | $706.9117 | $706.90 | $706.90 | $706.90 | |