| 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 | $59.35 | 5.106% | $62.3804 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 9.751% | $46.4905 | $46.49 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.27 | 3.752% | $189.1088 | $189.11 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.30 | 6.449% | $88.672 | $88.67 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.92 | 12.496% | $217.0273 | $217.03 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.88 | 4.347% | $144.9171 | $144.92 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.89 | 6.237% | $249.5401 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.97 | $998.1362 | $998.14 | $998.15 | $998.10 | |