| 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 | $55.51 | 9.244% | $60.6413 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.73 | 12.657% | $54.8978 | $54.90 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.54 | 10.387% | $179.423 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.30 | 4.282% | $117.1087 | $117.11 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.40 | 5.326% | $173.1559 | $173.16 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.67 | 5.390% | $86.072 | $86.07 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 5.753% | $15.5457 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.85 | $686.8444 | $686.85 | $686.80 | $686.80 | |