| 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 | $60.40 | 3.125% | $62.2875 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.61 | 3.633% | $193.3895 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.57 | 4.833% | $234.3751 | $234.38 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.47 | 9.576% | $16.9514 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.74 | 11.464% | $254.9628 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.80 | 13.303% | $49.6267 | $49.63 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.75 | 5.337% | $209.3573 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.34 | $1,020.9503 | $1,020.96 | $1,021.00 | $1,021.10 | |