| 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 | $54.40 | 10.708% | $60.2252 | $60.23 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 5.617% | $82.9305 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.70 | 11.762% | $60.0162 | $60.02 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.45 | 10.864% | $18.2371 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.84 | 11.642% | $134.9082 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.88 | 7.510% | $253.5946 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.93 | 6.583% | $267.4487 | $267.45 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.72 | $877.3605 | $877.37 | $877.40 | $877.20 | |