| 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 | $55.70 | 8.154% | $60.2418 | $60.24 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.86 | 6.573% | $209.7996 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.87 | 7.585% | $106.3693 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.99 | 13.540% | $77.1958 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.61 | 10.817% | $19.5149 | $19.51 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.79 | 3.255% | $9.0761 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.35 | 11.689% | $127.7164 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.17 | $609.9139 | $609.92 | $609.90 | $609.90 | |