| 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 | $59.99 | 3.756% | $62.2432 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.65 | 7.231% | $260.196 | $260.20 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.93 | 3.866% | $74.7108 | $74.71 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.47 | 9.647% | $129.8988 | $129.90 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.40 | 11.657% | $227.1103 | $227.11 | $227.10 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.55 | 5.693% | $102.0466 | $102.05 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.39 | 12.273% | $233.9657 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.38 | $1,090.1714 | $1,090.18 | $1,090.15 | $1,090.10 | |