| 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 | $55.99 | 11.574% | $62.4703 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.32 | 5.689% | $69.0361 | $69.04 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.43 | 11.471% | $257.9773 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.55 | 11.330% | $173.1738 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.75 | 4.293% | $40.4135 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.78 | 5.431% | $214.8473 | $214.85 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.82 | 5.409% | $155.8156 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.64 | $973.7339 | $973.74 | $973.70 | $973.70 | |