| 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 | $56.59 | 8.500% | $61.4002 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.43 | 11.263% | $16.0553 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.37 | 12.424% | $180.2944 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.66 | 7.234% | $15.7205 | $15.72 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.52 | 10.479% | $224.8469 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.26 | 4.721% | $226.4696 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.93 | 5.574% | $155.1199 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.76 | $879.9068 | $879.91 | $879.85 | $879.90 | |