| 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 | $60.80 | 3.270% | $62.7882 | $62.79 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.72 | 13.145% | $282.5457 | $282.55 | $282.55 | $282.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.72 | 12.478% | $246.0119 | $246.01 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.96 | 8.277% | $6.4533 | $6.45 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.60 | 11.729% | $130.276 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.87 | 12.517% | $34.734 | $34.73 | $34.75 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 5.513% | $147.3911 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.36 | $910.2002 | $910.20 | $910.25 | $910.20 | |