| 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 | $59.88 | 5.297% | $63.0518 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.83 | 4.778% | $73.1665 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.58 | 10.325% | $231.2191 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.95 | 13.851% | $256.1078 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.75 | 5.813% | $23.0143 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.79 | 11.362% | $107.7873 | $107.79 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.33 | 11.504% | $24.8988 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.11 | $779.2456 | $779.25 | $779.20 | $779.30 | |