| 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 | $58.91 | 3.278% | $60.8411 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.96 | 8.675% | $42.3398 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.60 | 11.570% | $9.595 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.26 | 3.375% | $90.205 | $90.21 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.41 | 13.820% | $30.0599 | $30.06 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.89 | 8.370% | $239.3785 | $239.38 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.47 | 7.321% | $143.2413 | $143.24 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.50 | $615.6606 | $615.67 | $615.70 | $615.60 | |