| 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 | $59.85 | 5.724% | $63.2758 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.61 | 11.209% | $10.6872 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.98 | 8.537% | $268.0647 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.80 | 5.663% | $226.9641 | $226.96 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 6.811% | $14.6972 | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.64 | 3.124% | $37.7846 | $37.78 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.69 | 9.220% | $239.9454 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.33 | $861.4190 | $861.42 | $861.45 | $861.50 | |