| 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 | $61.98 | 5.500% | $65.3889 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.45 | 12.546% | $180.5801 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.41 | 4.591% | $213.7945 | $213.79 | $213.80 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.43 | 12.292% | $244.1565 | $244.16 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.34 | 9.754% | $218.7836 | $218.78 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.54 | 8.724% | $198.4648 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.69 | 11.424% | $58.7093 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.84 | $1,179.8777 | $1,179.87 | $1,179.90 | $1,180.00 | |