| 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 | $55.91 | 9.601% | $61.2779 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.29 | 9.618% | $79.2429 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.95 | 10.126% | $13.1601 | $13.16 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.49 | 13.672% | $273.3698 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.99 | 10.425% | $173.3562 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.59 | 3.761% | $79.4705 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.88 | 9.783% | $264.4453 | $264.45 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.10 | $944.3227 | $944.33 | $944.30 | $944.40 | |