| 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 | $59.99 | 3.800% | $62.2696 | $62.27 | $62.25 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.27 | 7.470% | $162.5699 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.29 | 5.500% | $21.406 | $21.41 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.93 | 4.274% | $180.321 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.33 | 13.821% | $239.3997 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.54 | 8.233% | $157.5223 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.62 | 11.746% | $213.0102 | $213.01 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.97 | $1,036.4987 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.50 | |