| 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 | $56.40 | 6.438% | $60.031 | $60.03 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.46 | 8.177% | $18.8877 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.30 | 13.679% | $276.581 | $276.58 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.46 | 11.836% | $6.1062 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.39 | 9.210% | $145.6752 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.84 | 10.114% | $225.5575 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.35 | 12.628% | $145.6843 | $145.68 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.20 | $878.5229 | $878.53 | $878.60 | $878.60 | |