| 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 | $59.31 | 3.734% | $61.5246 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.59 | 9.849% | $20.4209 | $20.42 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.80 | 13.580% | $8.8592 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.78 | 4.405% | $162.6421 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.79 | 10.305% | $79.188 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.84 | 12.450% | $77.4106 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.26 | 10.237% | $135.8781 | $135.88 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $505.37 | $545.9235 | $545.92 | $545.90 | $545.90 | |