| 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 | $58.71 | 4.314% | $61.2427 | $61.24 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.25 | 9.755% | $65.0298 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.65 | 8.403% | $49.486 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 11.794% | $254.6108 | $254.61 | $254.60 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.88 | 12.547% | $176.5637 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.42 | 6.604% | $68.6743 | $68.67 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.53 | 10.310% | $163.8434 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.19 | $839.4507 | $839.44 | $839.45 | $839.40 | |