| 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 | $58.75 | 3.184% | $60.6206 | $60.62 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.67 | 4.655% | $39.4235 | $39.42 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.94 | 10.625% | $249.9461 | $249.95 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.54 | 9.851% | $29.1545 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.74 | 11.770% | $185.2476 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.66 | 7.213% | $232.2877 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.31 | 5.170% | $177.0116 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.61 | $973.6916 | $973.69 | $973.65 | $973.60 | |