| 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 | $55.89 | 8.335% | $60.5484 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.75 | 12.533% | $58.2358 | $58.24 | $58.25 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.82 | 11.260% | $270.1615 | $270.16 | $270.15 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.70 | 3.594% | $121.9301 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.73 | 3.710% | $182.2496 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.70 | 7.128% | $142.1589 | $142.16 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.30 | 8.786% | $30.7864 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.89 | $866.0707 | $866.08 | $866.10 | $866.00 | |