| 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 | $56.42 | 7.275% | $60.5246 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.48 | 6.491% | $240.1159 | $240.12 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.82 | 9.328% | $205.3398 | $205.34 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.32 | 8.553% | $221.7955 | $221.80 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.42 | 11.170% | $19.3658 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.55 | 8.412% | $252.1121 | $252.11 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.62 | 5.168% | $40.6159 | $40.62 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.63 | $1,039.8696 | $1,039.88 | $1,039.80 | $1,039.80 | |