| 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 | $58.55 | 5.867% | $61.9851 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.55 | 5.465% | $121.8648 | $121.86 | $121.85 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.46 | 11.302% | $210.8728 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.40 | 12.771% | $48.9426 | $48.94 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.30 | 4.733% | $195.1176 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.98 | 6.375% | $260.5975 | $260.60 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.92 | 10.704% | $222.4265 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.16 | $1,121.8069 | $1,121.81 | $1,121.80 | $1,121.80 | |