| 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 | $59.50 | 4.538% | $62.2001 | $62.20 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.47 | 7.545% | $260.7644 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.98 | 3.789% | $249.0728 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.40 | 11.741% | $236.2205 | $236.22 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.99 | 6.511% | $70.2866 | $70.29 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.90 | 7.504% | $262.2023 | $262.20 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.34 | 8.399% | $87.0878 | $87.09 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.58 | $1,227.8345 | $1,227.83 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.90 | |