| 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 | $58.80 | 4.434% | $61.4072 | $61.41 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.88 | 13.817% | $8.9688 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.88 | 3.685% | $51.7181 | $51.72 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.54 | 10.671% | $9.4513 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.92 | 13.630% | $140.8103 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.70 | 9.852% | $269.9064 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.67 | 3.392% | $72.0332 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.39 | $614.2953 | $614.30 | $614.25 | $614.30 | |