| 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 | $58.55 | 3.577% | $60.6443 | $60.64 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 7.869% | $85.7882 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.50 | 4.750% | $84.3238 | $84.32 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.86 | 9.724% | $61.2918 | $61.29 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.57 | 9.253% | $41.0464 | $41.05 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.85 | 5.639% | $196.3301 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.48 | 9.752% | $16.9896 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.34 | $546.4142 | $546.41 | $546.45 | $546.30 | |