| 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 | $60.56 | 3.125% | $62.4525 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.76 | 7.823% | $172.258 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.71 | 8.442% | $107.0431 | $107.04 | $107.05 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.38 | 8.158% | $202.6665 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.30 | 13.111% | $148.5147 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.32 | 12.687% | $119.8088 | $119.81 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.25 | 3.536% | $196.9772 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.28 | $1,009.7208 | $1,009.72 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.80 | |