| 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 | $57.42 | 5.134% | $60.3679 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.50 | 4.844% | $167.2262 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.91 | 6.487% | $42.499 | $42.50 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.82 | 12.577% | $18.9355 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.95 | 13.710% | $27.2335 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.29 | 12.517% | $176.978 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.94 | 5.865% | $167.2032 | $167.20 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.83 | $660.4433 | $660.45 | $660.50 | $660.40 | |