| 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 | $58.56 | 3.439% | $60.5739 | $60.57 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.80 | 9.625% | $209.1645 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 12.426% | $41.9686 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 11.206% | $9.1745 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.40 | 9.860% | $232.244 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.26 | 7.816% | $87.6113 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.60 | 12.602% | $186.4689 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.20 | $827.2057 | $827.19 | $827.10 | $827.30 | |