| 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 | $59.30 | 6.288% | $63.0288 | $63.03 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.98 | 6.125% | $22.265 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.49 | 7.287% | $242.9943 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.73 | 4.215% | $27.8567 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.96 | 12.687% | $93.4851 | $93.49 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.53 | 12.472% | $188.4243 | $188.42 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.96 | 11.106% | $271.0542 | $271.05 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.95 | $909.1084 | $909.11 | $909.10 | $909.20 | |