| 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 | $57.32 | 9.720% | $62.8915 | $62.89 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.50 | 5.327% | $18.4322 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.72 | 4.353% | $74.842 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.53 | 3.515% | $23.3219 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.47 | 12.800% | $247.5622 | $247.56 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.29 | 6.685% | $219.0136 | $219.01 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.87 | 3.509% | $207.9185 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.70 | $853.9819 | $853.97 | $853.95 | $853.90 | |