| 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 | $58.77 | 4.624% | $61.4875 | $61.49 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.62 | 3.561% | $20.3187 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.76 | 8.135% | $75.435 | $75.44 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.71 | 4.806% | $43.7146 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.62 | 4.614% | $19.4791 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.33 | 10.500% | $226.8897 | $226.89 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.54 | 8.800% | $251.9155 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.35 | $699.2401 | $699.25 | $699.25 | $699.20 | |