| 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 | $58.70 | 6.425% | $62.4715 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.94 | 5.633% | $180.5691 | $180.57 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.26 | 9.396% | $70.2979 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 10.746% | $49.581 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.78 | 13.548% | $42.8984 | $42.90 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.75 | 7.739% | $262.6138 | $262.61 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.96 | 10.457% | $240.7521 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.16 | $909.1838 | $909.18 | $909.15 | $909.30 | |