| 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 | $59.72 | 5.192% | $62.8207 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.57 | 7.836% | $194.7195 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.76 | 8.671% | $155.1387 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.55 | 9.384% | $265.3109 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.65 | 7.822% | $269.1776 | $269.18 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.40 | 9.277% | $176.3731 | $176.37 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.66 | 12.659% | $63.8326 | $63.83 | $63.85 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.31 | $1,187.3731 | $1,187.37 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.30 | |