| 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 | $57.76 | 8.333% | $62.5731 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 7.696% | $9.6173 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.52 | 12.175% | $157.6283 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.98 | 12.420% | $261.9161 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.99 | 11.835% | $169.978 | $169.98 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.83 | 10.201% | $53.8111 | $53.81 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 4.850% | $138.035 | $138.04 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.66 | $853.5589 | $853.57 | $853.55 | $853.50 | |