| 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 | $59.31 | 4.232% | $61.82 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.93 | 10.326% | $48.4662 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.36 | 10.557% | $252.468 | $252.47 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.28 | 11.721% | $24.8914 | $24.89 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.56 | 12.833% | $26.5835 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.25 | 3.811% | $142.4806 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.54 | 7.562% | $23.1689 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.23 | $579.8786 | $579.88 | $579.85 | $580.00 | |