| 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 | $53.42 | 12.277% | $59.9784 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.85 | 3.218% | $51.4542 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.34 | 11.239% | $110.5048 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.72 | 7.444% | $172.684 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.61 | 3.279% | $223.7126 | $223.71 | $223.70 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.70 | 12.253% | $193.8609 | $193.86 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.60 | 13.549% | $37.017 | $37.02 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.24 | $849.2119 | $849.20 | $849.20 | $849.30 | |