| 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 | $57.92 | 4.255% | $60.3845 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.99 | 4.840% | $77.5711 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.53 | 6.522% | $50.6299 | $50.63 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.47 | 13.860% | $276.0763 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.93 | 13.140% | $230.7264 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.44 | 12.646% | $212.2701 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.55 | 6.351% | $204.7789 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.83 | $1,112.4372 | $1,112.44 | $1,112.50 | $1,112.50 | |