| 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 | $57.75 | 4.847% | $60.5491 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.76 | 12.743% | $158.697 | $158.70 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.39 | 6.663% | $250.0074 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.31 | 12.312% | $118.2758 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.93 | 11.232% | $80.0092 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.57 | 3.396% | $247.7058 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.71 | 8.704% | $133.3907 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.42 | $1,048.6350 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.65 | $1,048.60 | |