| 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 | $54.40 | 11.174% | $60.4787 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.84 | 3.375% | $16.3746 | $16.37 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.26 | 6.533% | $117.4633 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.48 | 13.436% | $224.0134 | $224.01 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.93 | 12.661% | $259.0414 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.85 | 4.849% | $257.7713 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.38 | 6.138% | $27.9992 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.14 | $963.1419 | $963.13 | $963.10 | $963.20 | |