| 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 | $60.75 | 6.362% | $64.6149 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.37 | 9.384% | $115.2579 | $115.26 | $115.25 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.97 | 12.109% | $137.8604 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.98 | 5.505% | $36.9056 | $36.91 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.70 | 8.112% | $34.2715 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.40 | 10.534% | $5.9688 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.83 | 13.869% | $87.4856 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.00 | $482.3647 | $482.37 | $482.30 | $482.50 | |