| 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 | $57.99 | 5.750% | $61.3244 | $61.32 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.95 | 4.837% | $21.9634 | $21.96 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.50 | 11.146% | $249.5228 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.78 | 13.824% | $259.2683 | $259.27 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.33 | 5.235% | $163.4615 | $163.46 | $163.45 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.60 | 13.607% | $74.5262 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.29 | 7.435% | $252.7838 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $987.44 | $1,082.8504 | $1,082.84 | $1,082.80 | $1,082.90 | |