| 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 | $56.79 | 6.458% | $60.4575 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.96 | 11.294% | $228.1082 | $228.11 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.57 | 3.811% | $88.8311 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 7.426% | $200.1346 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.35 | 11.784% | $234.0198 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.67 | 8.266% | $93.8341 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.32 | 9.179% | $191.4126 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.96 | $1,096.7979 | $1,096.79 | $1,096.80 | $1,096.70 | |