| 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 | $58.30 | 6.477% | $62.0761 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.50 | 4.779% | $48.7222 | $48.72 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.94 | 8.721% | $239.121 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.32 | 12.416% | $184.722 | $184.72 | $184.70 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.63 | 7.624% | $79.2436 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.96 | 3.571% | $249.5647 | $249.56 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.40 | 5.855% | $90.4002 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.05 | $953.8498 | $953.84 | $953.80 | $953.80 | |