| 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 | $54.35 | 10.700% | $60.1655 | $60.17 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.79 | 9.700% | $215.8786 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.72 | 8.518% | $122.3215 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.28 | 5.244% | $10.8191 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.33 | 13.297% | $63.8202 | $63.82 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.86 | 6.248% | $84.8497 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.84 | 12.250% | $244.5254 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.17 | $802.3800 | $802.39 | $802.35 | $802.30 | |