| 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 | $54.57 | 11.749% | $60.9814 | $60.98 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.50 | 11.138% | $106.1368 | $106.14 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.56 | 13.562% | $208.4544 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.81 | 9.780% | $162.2658 | $162.27 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.76 | 8.441% | $238.3099 | $238.31 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.41 | 4.606% | $242.0687 | $242.07 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.29 | 6.625% | $121.8617 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.90 | $1,140.0787 | $1,140.08 | $1,140.05 | $1,140.20 | |