| 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 | $59.98 | 3.117% | $61.8496 | $61.85 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 9.498% | $220.4195 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.92 | 5.510% | $36.8441 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.79 | 12.664% | $62.8552 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.68 | 4.200% | $33.0106 | $33.01 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.50 | 7.658% | $126.4982 | $126.50 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.48 | 10.625% | $156.5123 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.65 | $697.9895 | $697.99 | $697.95 | $697.90 | |