| 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 | $60.58 | 3.108% | $62.4628 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.48 | 4.799% | $102.1581 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.62 | 7.439% | $187.61 | $187.61 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.38 | 10.300% | $122.8521 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.27 | 5.774% | $148.3692 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.40 | 6.448% | $253.772 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.97 | 4.271% | $221.0232 | $221.02 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.70 | $1,098.2474 | $1,098.24 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.40 | |