| 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 | $61.66 | 12.321% | $69.2571 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.87 | 12.259% | $42.5125 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.60 | 5.342% | $24.8607 | $24.86 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.45 | 4.238% | $226.6655 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.30 | 12.248% | $35.1336 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.55 | 3.851% | $44.1886 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.25 | 7.745% | $167.2741 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.68 | $609.8921 | $609.89 | $609.85 | $610.00 | |