| 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 | $55.91 | 9.382% | $61.1555 | $61.16 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 7.474% | $43.4947 | $43.49 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.27 | 3.586% | $207.4517 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.33 | 5.511% | $207.1497 | $207.15 | $207.15 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.45 | 4.499% | $249.1779 | $249.18 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.81 | 8.823% | $17.2049 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.56 | 10.750% | $63.7477 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.80 | $849.3821 | $849.38 | $849.40 | $849.40 | |