| 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 | $56.84 | 8.234% | $61.5202 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.50 | 3.636% | $192.2448 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.89 | 4.763% | $122.4575 | $122.46 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.58 | 6.595% | $217.0061 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 12.454% | $22.7832 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.47 | 10.594% | $136.5504 | $136.55 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.46 | 13.233% | $232.6485 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.00 | $985.2107 | $985.21 | $985.20 | $985.20 | |