| 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 | $58.87 | 7.824% | $63.476 | $63.48 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.59 | 12.814% | $18.7158 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.34 | 9.507% | $216.1011 | $216.10 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.98 | 8.263% | $185.1081 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.70 | 10.600% | $242.9882 | $242.99 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.68 | 13.409% | $279.7573 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.68 | 4.783% | $198.7524 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.84 | $1,204.8989 | $1,204.91 | $1,204.90 | $1,205.00 | |