| 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 | $55.69 | 8.489% | $60.4175 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.44 | 8.432% | $257.4609 | $257.46 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.57 | 8.727% | $255.0409 | $255.04 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 8.368% | $227.1177 | $227.12 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.46 | 10.259% | $217.7174 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.40 | 10.248% | $50.0526 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.45 | 11.863% | $164.942 | $164.94 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.59 | $1,232.7490 | $1,232.75 | $1,232.70 | $1,232.70 | |