| 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 | $55.26 | 9.726% | $60.6346 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.58 | 6.427% | $84.6946 | $84.69 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.60 | 8.574% | $104.8825 | $104.88 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.64 | 10.648% | $228.643 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.73 | 5.650% | $51.4832 | $51.48 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.96 | 3.419% | $138.5401 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.73 | 13.862% | $172.7628 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.50 | $841.6408 | $841.62 | $841.70 | $841.60 | |