| 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 | $55.82 | 9.701% | $61.2351 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.75 | 5.870% | $211.4753 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.72 | 6.255% | $74.081 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.74 | 7.398% | $203.777 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.86 | 8.874% | $160.9811 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.71 | 13.708% | $161.1356 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.69 | 6.138% | $225.7449 | $225.74 | $225.75 | $225.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.29 | $1,098.4300 | $1,098.44 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.40 | |