| 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 | $54.75 | 6.695% | $58.4155 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.29 | 8.160% | $106.3105 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.65 | 8.388% | $189.2996 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.48 | 12.851% | $245.4284 | $245.43 | $245.45 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 12.565% | $28.0062 | $28.01 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.85 | 13.634% | $212.3251 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.50 | 3.121% | $10.8277 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.40 | $850.6130 | $850.63 | $850.65 | $850.50 | |