| 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 | $57.49 | 6.500% | $61.2269 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.29 | 13.108% | $140.5819 | $140.58 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.79 | 8.352% | $194.8061 | $194.81 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.59 | 13.801% | $231.6875 | $231.69 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.75 | 12.313% | $31.1669 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.65 | 5.414% | $85.0164 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 12.651% | $246.6944 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.55 | $991.1801 | $991.19 | $991.20 | $991.20 | |