| 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 | $59.37 | 5.195% | $62.4543 | $62.45 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.83 | 5.359% | $143.1091 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.32 | 12.718% | $31.9217 | $31.92 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.45 | 13.863% | $142.8411 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.50 | 11.120% | $56.1156 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.63 | 6.269% | $51.6786 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.99 | 12.718% | $125.1057 | $125.11 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.09 | $613.2261 | $613.23 | $613.20 | $613.20 | |