| 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 | $54.29 | 12.774% | $61.225 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.64 | 8.529% | $36.5092 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.67 | 9.742% | $130.2308 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.38 | 13.637% | $143.6144 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.59 | 12.670% | $156.1494 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 8.103% | $248.6261 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.75 | 4.493% | $9.1431 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.31 | $785.4980 | $785.50 | $785.55 | $785.30 | |