| 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 | $59.37 | 5.365% | $62.5552 | $62.56 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.55 | 9.259% | $181.9709 | $181.97 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.78 | 10.671% | $244.3394 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.40 | 6.349% | $124.8537 | $124.85 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.70 | 8.397% | $220.8047 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.78 | 13.344% | $99.4934 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 12.194% | $280.4513 | $280.45 | $280.45 | $280.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.55 | $1,214.4686 | $1,214.46 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.60 | |