| 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 | $57.38 | 6.749% | $61.2526 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.36 | 5.747% | $263.6907 | $263.69 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.89 | 6.750% | $133.3201 | $133.32 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.42 | 8.342% | $22.1234 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.51 | 7.159% | $46.6249 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.75 | 10.119% | $272.8198 | $272.82 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.68 | 10.244% | $61.3839 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.99 | $861.2154 | $861.20 | $861.15 | $861.20 | |