| 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 | $57.27 | 8.562% | $62.1735 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.75 | 11.155% | $156.4507 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.27 | 12.150% | $214.5093 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.47 | 13.270% | $203.2857 | $203.29 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.71 | 10.392% | $121.1111 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.84 | 3.336% | $232.3407 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 5.241% | $261.5449 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.83 | $1,251.4159 | $1,251.41 | $1,251.40 | $1,251.40 | |