| 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 | $58.91 | 5.626% | $62.2243 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.28 | 8.839% | $51.4591 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.95 | 10.232% | $273.3202 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.70 | 7.271% | $157.3666 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.52 | 9.556% | $58.6344 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.80 | 10.169% | $6.3898 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.79 | 6.857% | $261.5753 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.95 | $870.9697 | $870.97 | $870.95 | $871.00 | |