| 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 | $60.75 | 8.727% | $66.0517 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.76 | 11.587% | $70.032 | $70.03 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.77 | 5.793% | $121.4186 | $121.42 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.31 | 7.586% | $184.3056 | $184.31 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.51 | 5.622% | $19.5506 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.63 | 6.650% | $226.7699 | $226.77 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.50 | 9.415% | $171.2345 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.23 | $859.3629 | $859.36 | $859.35 | $859.40 | |