| 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 | $57.50 | 5.535% | $60.6826 | $60.68 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.77 | 10.505% | $21.8468 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.44 | 10.211% | $19.2208 | $19.22 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 13.761% | $284.903 | $284.90 | $284.90 | $284.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.47 | 11.348% | $183.1341 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.70 | 7.437% | $24.3882 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.31 | 4.128% | $215.8678 | $215.87 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.63 | $810.0433 | $810.04 | $810.05 | $810.00 | |