| 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 | $59.79 | 4.861% | $62.6964 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.97 | 5.107% | $51.4709 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 7.625% | $264.1763 | $264.18 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.79 | 3.805% | $157.5656 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.54 | 13.134% | $252.8997 | $252.90 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.59 | 5.870% | $180.6036 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.99 | 9.714% | $177.7257 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.13 | $1,147.1382 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.15 | $1,147.20 | |