| 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 | $55.81 | 3.600% | $57.8192 | $57.82 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.69 | 6.312% | $80.4676 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.56 | 9.295% | $142.6956 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.60 | 4.649% | $204.6934 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.62 | 8.488% | $262.1287 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.28 | 7.251% | $203.0047 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.69 | 10.232% | $107.6856 | $107.69 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.25 | $1,058.4948 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.50 | |