| 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 | $56.40 | 7.191% | $60.4557 | $60.46 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.58 | 10.187% | $9.454 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.39 | 11.532% | $248.036 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.71 | 8.789% | $141.1102 | $141.11 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.51 | 12.422% | $260.2682 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.41 | 13.621% | $127.7214 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.46 | 13.279% | $33.372 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.46 | $880.4175 | $880.42 | $880.35 | $880.50 | |