| 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 | $57.70 | 4.859% | $60.5036 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.96 | 8.588% | $122.661 | $122.66 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.91 | 4.731% | $211.4624 | $211.46 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.83 | 4.836% | $85.7873 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.47 | 5.217% | $148.8505 | $148.85 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.84 | 9.784% | $26.1725 | $26.17 | $26.15 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.79 | 4.503% | $238.0474 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.50 | $893.4847 | $893.48 | $893.45 | $893.60 | |