| 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 | $55.32 | 6.123% | $58.7072 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.45 | 6.481% | $66.4974 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.32 | 6.855% | $54.838 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.66 | 12.324% | $133.2837 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.29 | 9.562% | $18.9433 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.75 | 5.851% | $119.347 | $119.35 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.48 | 3.524% | $257.2364 | $257.24 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.27 | $708.8530 | $708.86 | $708.90 | $708.70 | |