| 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 | $60.74 | 7.396% | $65.2323 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.53 | 9.868% | $66.5031 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.76 | 7.206% | $19.0398 | $19.04 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.94 | 8.698% | $54.2838 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.88 | 8.617% | $7.4728 | $7.47 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.83 | 3.276% | $130.985 | $130.99 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.51 | 5.344% | $186.9961 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.19 | $530.5129 | $530.51 | $530.55 | $530.50 | |