| 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 | $63.39 | 6.525% | $67.5262 | $67.53 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.53 | 12.461% | $279.4993 | $279.50 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.93 | 3.662% | $118.1021 | $118.10 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.51 | 10.399% | $135.2498 | $135.25 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.69 | 3.460% | $187.9765 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.61 | 8.432% | $8.2517 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.98 | 8.355% | $56.3229 | $56.32 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.64 | $852.9285 | $852.93 | $852.95 | $852.90 | |