| 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 | $59.39 | 3.535% | $61.4894 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.98 | 12.557% | $28.1167 | $28.12 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.32 | 13.650% | $245.8477 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.82 | 9.315% | $250.1346 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.73 | 13.496% | $12.1781 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.53 | 3.540% | $154.8234 | $154.82 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.86 | 13.410% | $30.4619 | $30.46 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.63 | $783.0518 | $783.05 | $783.05 | $783.00 | |