| 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 | $59.92 | 8.535% | $65.0342 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.65 | 11.337% | $27.4446 | $27.44 | $27.45 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.67 | 8.275% | $253.0062 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.43 | 13.767% | $271.2547 | $271.25 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.29 | 3.535% | $143.1786 | $143.18 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.27 | 13.826% | $118.6864 | $118.69 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.97 | 12.549% | $17.9741 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.20 | $896.5788 | $896.57 | $896.60 | $896.60 | |