| 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 | $60.42 | 3.556% | $62.5685 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 5.345% | $214.2717 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.62 | 5.172% | $157.3583 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.76 | 5.395% | $155.7317 | $155.73 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.55 | 11.628% | $278.5677 | $278.57 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.74 | 7.128% | $11.5055 | $11.51 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.96 | 9.410% | $216.588 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.45 | $1,096.5914 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.70 | |