| 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 | $59.95 | 4.135% | $62.4289 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.68 | 12.560% | $21.0262 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.38 | 13.676% | $161.8519 | $161.85 | $161.85 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.30 | 10.569% | $31.291 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.99 | 3.346% | $84.7334 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.97 | 8.488% | $66.1451 | $66.15 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.96 | 4.865% | $42.9527 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $433.23 | $470.4292 | $470.43 | $470.50 | $470.40 | |