| 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 | $61.31 | 5.235% | $64.5196 | $64.52 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.71 | 11.845% | $61.1904 | $61.19 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.92 | 4.802% | $101.5741 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 6.813% | $192.7654 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.35 | 9.159% | $268.9132 | $268.91 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.26 | 7.363% | $222.5206 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.89 | 6.416% | $148.8653 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.91 | $1,060.3486 | $1,060.35 | $1,060.25 | $1,060.40 | |