| 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 | $59.86 | 5.669% | $63.2535 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.50 | 8.542% | $186.1495 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.67 | 7.794% | $125.7633 | $125.76 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.97 | 9.759% | $12.0406 | $12.04 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.34 | 8.545% | $191.4083 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.74 | 5.845% | $21.9523 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.53 | 9.737% | $47.7685 | $47.77 | $47.75 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.61 | $648.3360 | $648.33 | $648.30 | $648.40 | |