| 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 | $59.50 | 3.550% | $61.6123 | $61.61 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.88 | 6.368% | $80.712 | $80.71 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.31 | 12.819% | $183.1165 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.59 | 9.744% | $23.6937 | $23.69 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.78 | 8.220% | $241.0925 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.95 | 12.570% | $171.0501 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.61 | 11.625% | $268.5809 | $268.58 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.62 | $1,029.8580 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.90 | |