| 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 | 7.833% | $60.8394 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.70 | 8.555% | $241.752 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.95 | 5.246% | $50.4655 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.89 | 12.479% | $209.0872 | $209.09 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.97 | 8.256% | $9.7106 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 3.821% | $228.1882 | $228.19 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.65 | 11.583% | $30.8527 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.37 | $830.8956 | $830.90 | $830.90 | $831.00 | |