| 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 | $56.44 | 8.545% | $61.2628 | $61.26 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 11.456% | $177.1593 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.66 | 3.748% | $158.3817 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.92 | 4.449% | $27.0732 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.82 | 5.754% | $264.1946 | $264.19 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.58 | 12.764% | $219.4162 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.83 | 7.221% | $211.0431 | $211.04 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.20 | $1,118.5309 | $1,118.52 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.60 | |