| 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 | $57.81 | 7.547% | $62.1729 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.47 | 12.614% | $33.1873 | $33.19 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.95 | 9.648% | $21.8748 | $21.87 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.97 | 11.775% | $248.107 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.65 | 5.346% | $7.0055 | $7.01 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.84 | 13.683% | $82.8067 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.29 | 7.384% | $121.6553 | $121.66 | $121.65 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.98 | $576.8095 | $576.82 | $576.75 | $576.90 | |