| 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 | $56.83 | 6.404% | $60.4694 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.55 | 13.374% | $99.2589 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.87 | 6.856% | $39.3978 | $39.40 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.34 | 4.494% | $97.5347 | $97.53 | $97.55 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.74 | 7.417% | $138.2886 | $138.29 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 12.847% | $178.9979 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.70 | 9.268% | $18.2478 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.65 | $632.1951 | $632.20 | $632.20 | $632.20 | |