| 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 | $56.63 | 10.225% | $62.4204 | $62.42 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.93 | 3.778% | $50.7786 | $50.78 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.82 | 11.559% | $34.3825 | $34.38 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.45 | 9.297% | $74.8138 | $74.81 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.25 | 6.732% | $262.8276 | $262.83 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.59 | 7.681% | $67.3975 | $67.40 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.54 | 4.406% | $35.0178 | $35.02 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.21 | $587.6382 | $587.64 | $587.65 | $587.60 | |