| 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 | $57.96 | 7.379% | $62.2369 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.43 | 8.495% | $62.3087 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.97 | 5.815% | $60.2828 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.31 | 12.722% | $71.3643 | $71.36 | $71.35 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.99 | 4.425% | $172.2908 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 10.188% | $86.2441 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.51 | 8.484% | $187.1457 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.44 | $701.8733 | $701.87 | $701.90 | $701.80 | |