| 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 | $57.50 | 6.813% | $61.4175 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.36 | 6.241% | $64.1271 | $64.13 | $64.15 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.48 | 13.368% | $81.0354 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.83 | 8.609% | $138.8349 | $138.83 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.67 | 7.427% | $116.7409 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.61 | 11.771% | $68.8621 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.46 | 13.459% | $125.3268 | $125.33 | $125.35 | $125.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.91 | $656.3447 | $656.35 | $656.40 | $656.20 | |