| 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 | 12.660% | $65.2977 | $65.30 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.57 | 3.607% | $120.7747 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.87 | 8.236% | $58.3067 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.54 | 10.308% | $10.5234 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.58 | 13.620% | $259.7126 | $259.71 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.32 | 4.785% | $180.5655 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.63 | 6.489% | $167.8586 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.47 | $863.0392 | $863.04 | $862.95 | $863.10 | |