| 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 | $56.35 | 6.782% | $60.1717 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.80 | 10.712% | $262.166 | $262.17 | $262.15 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.71 | 5.137% | $31.2362 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.51 | 11.741% | $218.4648 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.55 | 5.401% | $9.0118 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.61 | 11.838% | $176.2679 | $176.27 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.92 | 9.550% | $19.6314 | $19.63 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.45 | $776.9498 | $776.95 | $776.90 | $777.00 | |