| 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 | $64.27 | 9.683% | $70.4933 | $70.49 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 9.371% | $54.248 | $54.25 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 10.630% | $81.5343 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.58 | 11.215% | $79.6077 | $79.61 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.48 | 6.329% | $236.5608 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.68 | 6.414% | $240.1551 | $240.16 | $240.15 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.88 | 5.105% | $195.3692 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.19 | $957.9684 | $957.97 | $957.95 | $958.00 | |