| 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 | $58.55 | 3.213% | $60.4312 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.47 | 9.748% | $40.0251 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.66 | 11.109% | $61.8433 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.32 | 5.697% | $182.1371 | $182.14 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.51 | 10.598% | $50.3331 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.38 | 13.799% | $19.7783 | $19.78 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.66 | 7.624% | $257.9317 | $257.93 | $257.95 | $257.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.55 | $672.4798 | $672.48 | $672.60 | $672.30 | |