| 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 | $55.31 | 5.329% | $58.2575 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.60 | 8.567% | $53.8492 | $53.85 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.45 | 7.373% | $199.1232 | $199.12 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.34 | 9.648% | $69.451 | $69.45 | $69.45 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.35 | 8.386% | $59.9917 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.37 | 4.154% | $210.7764 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.37 | 8.458% | $87.1677 | $87.17 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.79 | $738.6167 | $738.62 | $738.60 | $738.70 | |