| 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 | $54.30 | 6.175% | $57.653 | $57.65 | $57.65 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.73 | 6.713% | $65.8739 | $65.87 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.49 | 4.440% | $131.0618 | $131.06 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.61 | 10.835% | $92.6691 | $92.67 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.46 | 12.779% | $271.1884 | $271.19 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.25 | 6.621% | $197.5154 | $197.52 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 13.240% | $242.1411 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.67 | $1,058.1027 | $1,058.10 | $1,058.05 | $1,058.20 | |