| 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 | $59.98 | 5.375% | $63.2039 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.63 | 8.871% | $31.1698 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.56 | 7.658% | $99.6482 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.65 | 13.250% | $251.0186 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.66 | 6.612% | $172.349 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.71 | 4.396% | $47.7194 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.32 | 8.583% | $194.711 | $194.71 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.51 | $859.8199 | $859.82 | $859.75 | $859.70 | |