| 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 | $55.88 | 8.179% | $60.4504 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.30 | 5.141% | $104.405 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.42 | 4.313% | $220.5385 | $220.54 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.68 | 13.730% | $116.778 | $116.78 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.30 | 5.525% | $31.9741 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.62 | 7.202% | $165.7557 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.41 | 10.255% | $170.2447 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.61 | $870.1464 | $870.15 | $870.15 | $870.20 | |