| 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 | $57.46 | 5.186% | $60.4399 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.79 | 5.258% | $80.8276 | $80.83 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.45 | 12.141% | $167.5947 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.89 | 10.684% | $238.9557 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.83 | 11.755% | $272.4922 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.59 | 12.495% | $8.5384 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.85 | 9.462% | $124.6225 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.86 | $953.4710 | $953.47 | $953.50 | $953.40 | |