| 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 | $56.71 | 7.200% | $60.7931 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.72 | 7.809% | $66.5397 | $66.54 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.96 | 3.143% | $135.0761 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.52 | 4.672% | $132.431 | $132.43 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.36 | 13.664% | $199.3212 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.77 | 5.182% | $16.5872 | $16.59 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 6.782% | $8.4892 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.99 | $619.2375 | $619.24 | $619.30 | $619.20 | |