| 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 | $56.96 | 6.850% | $60.8618 | $60.86 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.39 | 12.873% | $161.8486 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.85 | 12.378% | $106.5905 | $106.59 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.86 | 12.125% | $8.813 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.80 | 8.467% | $25.8151 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.46 | 4.604% | $162.6174 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.40 | 9.181% | $146.7393 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.72 | $673.2857 | $673.29 | $673.25 | $673.20 | |