| 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 | $55.89 | 6.250% | $59.3831 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.67 | 13.545% | $48.4497 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.85 | 12.599% | $239.667 | $239.67 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.80 | 8.293% | $163.3058 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.65 | 4.203% | $65.2832 | $65.28 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.70 | 12.557% | $240.5343 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.82 | 11.456% | $63.3293 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.38 | $879.9524 | $879.95 | $880.00 | $879.90 | |